Pascal

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

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Fragrant and crisp from the first stalk to the last, Pascal celery forms dense, upright hearts with a clean, green snap and a pleasantly sweet, garden-fresh flavor.

The tender ribs stay smooth and succulent, ideal for lifting into bright salads, classic crudités, and silky sauces where its gentle celery character shines. Grow Pascal for a cool-season harvest that rewards with sturdy, well-blanched texture and a refined, aromatic finish.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 100 DaysHabit: Rosette

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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	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2b	Mar 6th	May 1st	Aug 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 6th	May 1st	Aug 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 10th	May 5th	Aug 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 6th	May 1st	Aug 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 4th	Apr 29th	Aug 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Feb 27th	Apr 24th	Aug 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Feb 23rd	Apr 20th	Jul 29th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Feb 20th	Apr 17th	Jul 26th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 14th	Apr 11th	Jul 20th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 9th	Apr 6th	Jul 15th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Jan 30th	Mar 27th	Jul 5th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Jan 21st	Mar 18th	Jun 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 12th	Mar 9th	Jun 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Dec 26th	Feb 20th	May 31st – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 1st	Jan 26th	May 6th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	100
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)	35
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Pascal celery is built for the bite: dense, upright ribs deliver a clean crunch and sweet green aromatics that stay elegant rather than harsh. Use it raw for maximum snap, or cook just enough to tame the edges while keeping that succulent, not-stringy texture.

Best Uses

ice-cold crudités or ribble bites with sharp dips
bright celery-forward salad with vinaigrette
silky stock-and-sauce work where its aroma stays delicate
quick sauté/julienne for omelets or stir-ins where you want crunch

Flavor Profile

crisp, watery snap sweet, clean celery sweetness refined green-herb aroma tender, smooth ribs that don’t turn stringy easily

Kitchen Pairings

lemon Greek yogurt parmesan butter white fish chicken stock

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Leaf celery commonly suffers from early blight-like leaf spotting and, in wet weather, fungal leaf diseases; cool, consistently damp foliage is the trigger. Water at the soil line (not over the leaves), thin seedlings for airflow, and remove heavily spotted leaves promptly. If problems persist, apply a labeled fungicide according to the product directions for celery/Apium graveolens and rotate products to avoid resistance.

How often should I water Apium graveolens var. dulce during its main growth to keep it sweet and crisp?

During active growth (after seedlings establish), keep soil evenly moist—aim for a steady damp feel 1 inch down without letting it dry out or become waterlogged. In typical home beds, this often means watering 2–3 times per week, increasing to more frequent watering during hot, windy spells. Mulch around plants helps prevent moisture swings that can lead to tough, stringy leaf stems.

How can I tell when sweet/leaf celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the outer leaf petioles are firm and reach a usable size, typically around 90–110 days from sowing depending on conditions. For leaf celery, you can begin “cut-and-come-again” picking the outer leaves once plants are well developed, rather than waiting for full maturity. Avoid harvesting too early—thin, underfilled petioles will be less crisp and more bitter.