How many times a year can celery be planted (seasonal planting)? How many months does it take to harvest?

How many seasons can celery be planted in a year?

Celery is rich in dietary fiber and is a very helpful vegetable for digestion and health. Celery can be grown all year round , but under normal conditions it is planted three times a year . The planting time of spring celery is from January to March, and summer celery is sown after the frost in spring, usually planted in June and July. Autumn celery is planted in June and early July. In the warm areas in the south, winter celery can be planted from September to November.

Celery Growing Conditions

Celery is a semi-hardy vegetable that prefers a cool climate and grows best in an environment of 15-20℃. Celery is suitable for planting in loam or clay loam that is rich in organic matter and has strong water and fertilizer retention capabilities. It is not suitable for planting in sandy soil.

Celery likes relatively long periods of sunshine and should be planted in places with long and abundant sunshine. However, during the growth period of celery, it is necessary to avoid strong direct sunlight. During the hot summer months, shading measures need to be taken to avoid adverse effects on the growth of the plant.

Celery Harvest Time

It takes about three months from planting to harvesting celery. Celery sown in spring will be harvested in May-July, summer celery is generally harvested and put on the market in August-September, and celery sown in autumn will be harvested in October-November. Winter celery in warm southern regions will mature and be put on the market in April of the following year.