Celery Growing Guide
Crop Rotation Group
Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ●
Soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in before planting.
Position
Shade or partial afternoon shade.
Frost tolerant
Light frost only, damaged by hard freezes.
Feeding
Liquid feed every two weeks throughout the season.
Companions
Chives, Garlic, Nasturtium, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato and Tansy.
Spacing
Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5" (15cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow indoors in early spring, and set out transplants when they are big enough to handle.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Garden-grown celery is looser and darker green than the supermarket version, with much more intense flavor. Provide water as needed to the soil moist in dry weather.
Harvesting
Cut individual stalks as needed in the kitchen, or pull entire plants.
Troubleshooting
Resents hot, humid weather.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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