Golden Pascal

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

Golden Pascal celery brings a luminous, mellow sweetness to the garden—crisp stalks with a tender snap and a clean, aromatic bite.

At maturity, the upright plants form a compact crown of warm golden-green ribs that stay pleasantly crisp for fresh use and shine in classic celery-forward preparations, from roasting to simmered sauces. Grow it for that bright, garden-fresh flavor and the satisfying, string-free texture that makes every bunch feel special.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 90 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 17th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
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

Golden Pascal celery leans sweeter and more luminous than many field types, so it tastes like “fresh cut” even when you hit it with heat. Use it when you want that crisp, string-free bite—roast it for caramelized edges or shave it raw so the stalk stays tight under dressing.

Best Uses

raw crudités and shaved celery salads with a bracing dressing
roasted celery ribs (whole or halved) to caramelize the edges
quick-simmer stock base for a light, aromatic foundation
melt-in sauces where you want celery flavor without a stringy pull

Flavor Profile

mellow, lightly sweet celery aroma bright, clean herbal bite snappy yet tender-crisp stalk texture gentle earthiness with a fresh finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon butter parmesan chicken celery salt

Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Pascal (Apium graveolens var. dulce) — what pest or disease should I watch for and how do I control it?

Watch for celery leaf blight/cercospora leaf spot and damping-off-like seedling collapse, which show up as brown to gray speckling on leaves and can spread quickly in cool, wet weather. Keep airflow by spacing plants properly, water at the soil line (not on foliage), and remove badly spotted leaves early; if problems persist, switch to a labeled fungicide for celery/leaf blight and repeat per the label after cool, humid periods. Also check for aphids on new growth and rinse them off, then release or encourage beneficial insects if populations stay low.

How often should I water Golden Pascal during its main growing phase?

During the main growth phase (after seedlings establish), keep the soil consistently evenly moist—typically 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week total depending on heat and container size. Don’t let the soil dry out between waterings, because Apium graveolens can turn bitter and become tough if moisture swings; use mulch to steady moisture and water deeply when the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil dries. Water in the morning so foliage surface dries quickly.

How can I tell when Golden Pascal is ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 90 days from sowing/transplanting window for your timing, when plants form full-size, crisp roots and tender, flavorful stalks. For a crisp eating quality, pick outer stalks first once they’re thick enough for use, then continue harvesting as the rest catch up. If you see stalks becoming stringy or very tall and loose, it’s past peak tenderness—start harvesting immediately.