Growing Celery
Apium sp. : Apiaceae / the umbelliferae family
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | S | ||||||||||
| T | T |
(Best months for growing Celery in USA - Zone 5a regions)
- S = Plant undercover in seed trays
- T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
- Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 12°C and 21°C.
- Space plants: 15 - 30 cm apart
- Harvest in 17-18 weeks.
- Compatible with (can grow beside): Not applicable as celery needs to be close together to encourage blanching.
- Avoid growing close to: Sweetcorn
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