When to plant celery in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Feb 4 · Transplant Apr 1 · First harvest Jul 10 · Wrap by Aug 7

Last spring frostApr 15

Start seeds indoorsFeb 4

Transplant outApr 1

First harvestJul 10

Last harvestAug 7

Fall succession sowJul 12

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 frost-free days. Celery tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 10 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Jul 12 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does celery take to grow in zone 7a?

Celery matures in about 100–120 days from transplanting. In zone 7a that means setting plants out around Apr 1 and first picking around Jul 10.

Will celery survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — celery tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

Can I plant a second crop of celery in zone 7a?

Yes — in zone 7a there's time for a fall sowing around Jul 12 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full celery growing guide →