Amsterdam Cutting

Family: Apiaceae Herb

Planting Schedule

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Crisp, cool stalks with a clean, celery-green snap—Amsterdam Cutting delivers a tender crunch that stays pleasantly mild while you harvest.

The upright, closely held stems form a tidy clump with a smooth, succulent texture and a bright, aromatic celery flavor prized for frequent cuttings. Ideal for fresh bunching and for adding depth to salads, slaws, and savory simmer pots—its steady, cutting-friendly growth keeps your garden producing through the season.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Amsterdam Cutting

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Amsterdam Cutting Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Mar 16th	May 25th	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 6th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 6th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 10th	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 6th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 4th	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Feb 27th	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Feb 23rd	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Feb 20th	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 14th	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 9th	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Jan 30th	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Jan 21st	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 12th	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Dec 26th	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 1st	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Amsterdam Cutting is built for the bowl: it delivers a cool, juicy crunch that doesn’t turn stringy, and its celery aroma stays clean even when you’re cutting frequently. Use it raw where it can snap, or drop it into simmering liquid to perfume the whole pot with that crisp, green celery character.

Best Uses

freshly sliced cuttings in salads and slaws where they need to stay snappy
quick-brine or pickle-style uses for a crisp, herbal bite
savory simmer pots and stocks (whole/rough-chopped) for an aromatic celery base
light sautés where you want aroma without heavy browning

Flavor Profile

bright, aromatic celery-green flavor cool, clean snap with a tender crunch mild bitterness, mostly sweet-vegetal succulent, juicy stalk texture

Kitchen Pairings

lemon butter parmesan carrot potato chicken

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Amsterdam Cutting plants developing gray, fuzzy spots and dying back, and how can I stop it?

Gray mold (Botrytis) is common on Amsterdam Cutting stems and leaves, especially when foliage stays damp in part-sun. Remove and discard affected leaves/stems, improve airflow around the plants, and water only at the base so the canopy stays dry. If it keeps spreading, use a labeled fungicide for botrytis on edible greens and repeat according to the label at 5–7 day intervals.

How often should I water Amsterdam Cutting during the main growth phase to keep roots evenly moist?

From transplanting through active leaf/stem growth (roughly weeks 3–9), keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 inch of water per week, split into 2–3 waterings if it’s hot or windy. Check moisture by pressing a finger 1–2 inches into the soil: water when it feels just slightly dry, and avoid long dry spells followed by heavy soaking. In part sun, mulch helps prevent surface drying, which reduces stress and promotes steady growth.

How can I tell when my Amsterdam Cutting is ready to harvest at ~70 days?

Harvest when plants reach their mature size and the outer stems/leaves are firm and fully formed—usually around 70 days from sowing or transplanting (timing varies by your starting date). Cut outer stems first at the base or just above the crown, and leave the inner growth to continue producing. If stems are getting tough or leaves become overly fibrous, harvest promptly to maintain the best flavor and tenderness.