Dorato D'Asti

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Fragrant and luminous, Dorato D’Asti brings a golden, sun-kissed celery heart with a crisp snap and a clean, herbal sweetness.

Expect tender, well-blanched stalks that hold their structure and deliver a bright, aromatic bite—ideal for fresh salads, elegant braises, and silky sauces where celery’s distinctive perfume shines. A heritage favorite for gardeners who want dependable performance and a striking harvest that looks as good as it tastes.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 120 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Dorato D'Asti 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	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 3a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 3b	Mar 10th	May 12th	Sep 9th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 6th	May 8th	Sep 5th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 4th	May 6th	Sep 3rd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Feb 27th	May 1st	Aug 29th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Feb 23rd	Apr 27th	Aug 25th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Feb 20th	Apr 24th	Aug 22nd – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 14th	Apr 18th	Aug 16th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 9th	Apr 13th	Aug 11th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Jan 30th	Apr 3rd	Aug 1st – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Jan 21st	Mar 25th	Jul 23rd – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 12th	Mar 16th	Jul 14th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Dec 26th	Feb 27th	Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 1st	Feb 2nd	Jun 2nd – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 29th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	120
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Dorato D’Asti is all about that golden celery-heart snap—fragrant, sweet, and clean, with enough structure to stay crisp in a salad or firm in a short braise. Avoid heavy alliums; let lemon, butter, and wine carry its perfume so it doesn’t get drowned out.

Best Uses

thin shaved celery hearts in citrusy salads for a crunchy, aromatic lift
quick braises where the stalks stay upright and structured
silky celery-based soups or purées that rely on perfume, not heavy seasoning
stock and reduction work for light broths and elegant pan sauces

Flavor Profile

bright, herbal sweetness clean celery perfume crisp snap with a tender, well-blanched bite slender, watery juiciness that mellows when cooked

Kitchen Pairings

lemon olive oil parmesan white wine chicken butter

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Apium graveolens (self-blanching celery) like Dorato D’Asti, and how can I manage it?

Celery commonly suffers from fungal leaf blights and early blight–type spotting, especially when the foliage stays wet. Water at the soil line (not over the leaves), improve airflow by spacing plants, and remove yellowing or spotted outer leaves early; if spots spread, treat with a labeled copper or chlorothalonil fungicide per label directions. Aphids may also show up; knock them off with a strong water spray and, if needed, use insecticidal soap to protect new growth.

How often should I water Dorato D’Asti celery during active growth, and what soil moisture level should I aim for?

During the main growth phase (from establishment through bulking), keep the root zone consistently moist—about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Aim for evenly damp soil (not soggy): if the top 1 inch dries out, water deeply, and if the soil stays wet or smells anaerobic, cut back to prevent rot. Mulch helps stabilize moisture so the stalks thicken without cracking from drying-wetting cycles.

How do I know when Dorato D’Asti self-blanching celery is ready to harvest?

Harvest at around 120 days from sowing/transplanting timing for your schedule, when stalks are thick, firm, and reach a usable height with crisp texture. The best indicator is that the outer stalks are fully developed and no longer feel stringy when you gently pull one toward you. If you use blanching by earthen mounding or tying, wait until the stalks have blanched well and the heads look tight and dense before cutting at the base.