When to Plant Celery in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around December 5, transplant or plant outdoors January 16 to May 6, and expect your first harvest around May 6. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Celery planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
May 6
Most celery mature in about 100 to 110 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Celery planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
May 6
Most celery mature in about 100 to 110 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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Varieties to grow
2 varieties of celery in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with celery
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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