Celery Growing Guide Apium graveolens Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in. Position Shade or semi-shade. Frost tolerant No. Feeding Weekly liquid feed in mid to late summer. Spacing Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum) Rows: 15cm (5") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant In frost areas sow early spring under cover. Plant out early summer. In frost free areas, sow directly or transplant in spring. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Unless using a self-blanching type, will need to be planted in trenches, then tubes wrapped round in mid summer and/or earthed up with soil. Keep moist during dry weather. Harvesting Can cut frequently if required. In any case harvest before the first frost in autumn. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Celery Aphids (General) Carrot Root Fly Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Celery Carrot Powdery Mildew Celery Root Knot Nematodes Celery Viruses
