Florimart

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

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Florimart celery brings a crisp, cool snap with a clean, bright celery flavor and a tender, string-light bite.

At maturity, the stalks form an upright, well-filled clump with a smooth, pleasantly firm texture that stays fresh and attractive in the garden. Ideal for fresh use and for flavoring soups, stews, and sauces, Florimart’s dependable performance makes it a standout for home growers seeking both beauty and bold, aromatic character.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 85 DaysHabit: Upright

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

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	85
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)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Florimart celery hits with a crisp, watery snap and a clean green aroma that stays pleasant rather than stringy, so it shines both raw and lightly cooked. Use it early in soups or stocks to build an aromatic base that doesn’t disappear—then finish with lemon and pepper to keep that bright celery character.

Best Uses

raw snacking sticks with salt and lemon
thin-sliced celery for salads that need a sharp, clean crunch
soup/stew flavoring where it softens without turning mushy
quick pan-sauté or stock-making for an aromatic base

Flavor Profile

cool, bright celery flavor crisp watery crunch tender, string-light bite light aromatic herbal finish

Kitchen Pairings

butter lemon black pepper potato chicken parmesan

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Apium graveolens var. dulce (sweet celery), and how can I fix it?

Celery is especially prone to celery leaf spot (fungal spots on leaves) and can also suffer from aphids, which cluster on tender shoots. Remove and discard heavily spotted leaves, avoid wetting the foliage when watering, and improve airflow around plants; if leaf spot is recurring, use a labeled fungicide appropriate for edible leafy vegetables. For aphids, spray plants with a strong jet of water and repeat every 2–3 days until colonies shrink, or use an insecticidal soap labeled for celery.

How often should I water sweet celery during the main growing phase?

During active growth, keep the root zone consistently moist—celery in Apium graveolens var. dulce needs evenly moist soil, not cycles of drought and then heavy soaking. Water when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry, typically about 2–3 times per week depending on heat and container size, and aim to wet the soil 6–8 inches deep. Mulch helps prevent moisture swings that can lead to bitter, tough growth.

How do I tell when sweet celery is ready to harvest?

Harvest when stalks are firm and reach a usable size for your preference, typically around the 85-day mark from transplanting (or roughly late-season if grown from seed). The stalks should be crisp with good color, and the plant should feel solid at the base—if stalks pull away easily or look hollow and stringy, wait a bit longer. For best flavor, cut outer stalks first and let the center continue growing for several days if your plants are still filling out.