Celebration

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

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A crisp, cool-scented harvest with a truly celebratory crunch—‘Celebration’ celery forms dense, upright stalks that feel firm and springy to the bite.

Its flavor is bright and clean, with a gentle sweetness and a classic celery snap that shines in fresh bunches and elevates any prepared dish. Grow ‘Celebration’ for reliable, uniform performance and a garden-to-table texture that stays crisp from first pull to the last serving.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 80 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Celebration 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 11th	Jul 30th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 6th	May 1st	Jul 20th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 6th	May 1st	Jul 20th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 10th	May 5th	Jul 24th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 6th	May 1st	Jul 20th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 4th	Apr 29th	Jul 18th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Feb 27th	Apr 24th	Jul 13th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Feb 23rd	Apr 20th	Jul 9th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Feb 20th	Apr 17th	Jul 6th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 14th	Apr 11th	Jun 30th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 9th	Apr 6th	Jun 25th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Jan 30th	Mar 27th	Jun 15th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Jan 21st	Mar 18th	Jun 6th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 12th	Mar 9th	May 28th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Dec 26th	Feb 20th	May 11th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 1st	Jan 26th	Apr 16th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	80
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
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

Celebration celery is all about the bite: dense, springy stalks that keep their crunch instead of collapsing. Use it where you want that cool, clean snap—raw, lightly dressed, or quick-brined—so it reads as lively rather than cooked-mute.

Best Uses

raw crudités and shaved-stalk salads (stays snappy under light dressing)
quick pickle or quick-brine for crunchy bar snack texture
classic mirepoix-style sauté where you want stalk sweetness without mushiness
chopped into tuna or chicken salad to give a fresh, watery crunch

Flavor Profile

bright, clean celery brightness gentle sweetness cool, crisp snap with springy stalk texture

Kitchen Pairings

lemon black pepper butter creamy mayonnaise tuna chicken

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) pests like aphids or diseases like early blight?

Check plants every 2–3 days; aphids often cluster on tender new growth, and early blight can start as small, dark spots on leaves. Blast aphids off with a strong stream of water, then spray insecticidal soap only on affected foliage in the evening, repeating every 5–7 days as needed. For early blight, remove and discard infected leaves, keep the center of the plant dry by watering at the soil line, and improve airflow so foliage dries quickly after rain or irrigation.

How often should I water sweet celery during active growth, and what soil moisture level should I maintain?

During the main growing phase, keep soil consistently evenly moist—aim for roughly 1 inch of water per week total, adjusting for heat and container size. Water deeply rather than lightly so the root zone stays wet, not soggy; the top few centimeters should not dry out between waterings. Mulch helps steady moisture, but still water at the base so leaf surfaces stay drier.

When is sweet celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) ready to harvest, and what size/appearance should I look for?

Harvest around 80 days from sowing/transplanting (or when plants have developed thick, crisp stalks and a full, firm crown). The stalks should be tall enough to blanch your preferred way and feel crisp when snapped; if they get stringy or leaves look sparse, they’re past peak. Cut whole plants at the base or harvest outer stalks first, then keep the plant evenly moist to support the remaining stems.