When to plant celery in zone 8a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8a

Last frost ~Mar 25First frost ~Nov 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Jan 14 · Transplant Mar 11 · First harvest Jun 19 · Wrap by Jul 17

Last spring frostMar 25

Start seeds indoorsJan 14

Transplant outMar 11

First harvestJun 19

Last harvestJul 17

Fall succession sowJul 28

First fall frostNov 10

Why these dates work in zone 8a

Zone 8a's last spring frost averages Mar 25 and first fall frost Nov 10 — about 230 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 28 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does celery take to grow in zone 8a?

Celery matures in about 100–120 days from transplanting. In zone 8a that means setting plants out around Mar 11 and first picking around Jun 19.

Will celery survive frost in zone 8a?

Yes — celery tolerates light frost. In zone 8a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Mar 25) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 10).

Can I plant a second crop of celery in zone 8a?

Yes — in zone 8a there's time for a fall sowing around Jul 28 for a second harvest before frost.

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