Celery Growing Guide

Apium graveolens

Crop Rotation Group

Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ●

Soil

Rich, moisture-retentive soil, mulched with plenty of compost.

Position

Shade or semi-shade.

Frost tolerant

No.

Feeding

Weekly liquid feed in mid to late summer.

Spacing

Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

In frost areas sow early spring under cover. In frost free areas, sow directly or transplant in spring. Plant out early summer.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Unless using a self-blanching type, will need to be planted in trenches, then tubes wrapped round in mid summer and/or earthed up with soil. Keep moist during dry weather.

Harvesting

Can cut frequently if required. In any case harvest before the first frost in autumn.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Celery

Aphids (General)

Carrot Root Fly

Slug

Snail

Plant Diseases which Affect Celery

Carrot Powdery Mildew

Celery Root Knot Nematodes

Celery Viruses