Growing Celery

Does celery grow in California?



ANSWER:

Yes. Celery plants will not tolerate frost. But the plants also needs a long cool growing season in order to thrive. Celery is usually planted in the early spring in warmer climates. It needs about 3 months to mature.

Celery will grow in partial shade, but needs at least 6 hours of sunlight per day for best results.

Before planting celery, use lots of compost or a good fertilizer well-worked into the soil.

Celery plants also need a lot of water or they will become tough and stringy.