When to Plant Celery in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3, start seeds indoors around April 4, transplant or plant outdoors May 16 to September 3, and expect your first harvest around September 3.
Celery planting calendar for USDA Zone 3
Start seeds indoors
Apr 4
Transplant outdoors
May 16
Projected first harvest
Sep 3
Most celery mature in about 100 to 110 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 3a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 3 means for celery
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 3 gives you roughly 103 frost-free days, and celery need about 100 to 110 days depending on the variety to mature.
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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