Zone 8b covers 47 days of last-frost dates. We measured Fort Worth, TX at Feb 18 and Eugene, OR at Apr 6. Give us your town or ZIP and we'll use ten years of daily lows recorded at your own coordinates instead of the middle of that range.
Why these dates work in zone 8b
Zone 8b's last spring frost averages Mar 6 and first fall frost Nov 22 — about 261 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 Aug 9 for a second harvest before frost.
Common questions
How long does celery take to grow in zone 8b?
Celery matures in about 100–120 days from transplanting. In zone 8b that means setting plants out around Feb 20 and first picking around May 31.
Will celery survive frost in zone 8b?
Yes — celery tolerates light frost. In zone 8b you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Mar 6) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 22).
Can I plant a second crop of celery in zone 8b?
Yes — in zone 8b there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 9 for a second harvest before frost.
For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full celery growing guide →