Pascal

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

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

Showing planting schedules for Zone 6a. We detect Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 20th
Last Frost	May 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 17th
Harvest Begins	Jul 26th
Harvest Ends	Oct 10th

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.