Celery Seeds – Apium graveolens

Grow crisp, aromatic stalks at home with Celery Seeds (Apium graveolens), a cool-season vegetable known for its refreshing flavor, sturdy growth, and versatility in the kitchen garden. Celery requires consistent moisture and rich soil, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy tending a rewarding crop with steady development throughout the season.

Perfect for vegetable patches, raised beds, and kitchen gardens, celery plants form upright stalks with leafy tops that can be harvested gradually for extended use. This reliable variety is ideal for home growers seeking a dependable, flavorful addition to their cool-season garden.

Features

• Produces crisp, aromatic celery stalks

• Cool-season crop suitable for spring and fall planting

• Ideal for vegetable patches, raised beds, and kitchen gardens

• Long harvest window with proper care

• Excellent for gardeners seeking a classic kitchen essential

Specifications

• Common Name: Celery

• Botanical Name: Apium graveolens

• Plant Type: Cool-season annual

• Planting Season: Early Spring or Late Summer

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors February–March; transplant May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Start indoors February–March; transplant April–May

  • Zones 7–8: Start indoors January–February; transplant March–April or August–September

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow or transplant January–February or October–November

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirement: Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Days to Maturity: 90–120 days

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright clumping annual plant