Golden Pascal

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

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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

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