Florimart

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

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

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 14th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 18th
Harvest Begins	Jul 12th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.