Peppermint Stick

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Crisp as a cool breeze, Peppermint Stick celery carries a uniquely refreshing, peppermint-leaning fragrance that rises from its tender stalks.

Expect medium-tall, tightly blanched ribs with a clean crunch and a bright, herbaceous snap—ideal for elevating fresh salads, silky sauces, and aromatic soups where its cooling aroma can shine.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 85 DaysHabit: Rosette

Botanical illustration of Peppermint Stick

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

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	85
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
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

Peppermint Stick celery is built for cool, crunchy impact—its tender ribs don’t go stringy quickly, and the pepperminty perfume lifts soups and sauces without tasting “weedy.” Use it late or fresh to keep that aromatic snap front and center, then let it mellow gently in warm, reduced preparations.

Best Uses

cold salads and crudités where it stays crisp under vinaigrette
blended soups and silky potage (its aroma blooms, then mellows)
quick pickle or quick-brine for a clean, menthol-like snap
garnish for hot dishes—late placement so the fragrance doesn’t cook off

Flavor Profile

cool, peppermint-leaning aromatic snap bright, herbaceous celery bite tender crunch with tight, juicy ribs

Kitchen Pairings

lemon zest butter parmesan caraway seeds white fish Greek yogurt

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common disease problem for Apium graveolens var. dulce (Peppermint Stick celery) and how do I treat it?

Celery commonly suffers from early blight/fungal leaf spots (often worsened by wet foliage and poor airflow). Water at the soil line, avoid getting leaves wet, and remove badly spotted outer leaves; if spots spread quickly, spray an approved copper-based fungicide and repeat as directed on the label.

How often should I water Peppermint Stick celery during its main growth to prevent stress?

During the main growth period, keep the root zone evenly moist—about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Aim for consistently damp soil rather than cycles of drying and soaking, because drought stress can reduce leaf size and flavor.

How can I tell when Peppermint Stick celery is ready to harvest?

Harvest around 85 days from sowing/transplanting window when stalks are firm and reach the expected size for “stick” celery, and individual stalks can be pulled with resistance without feeling hollow or overly flimsy. Start with outer stalks first to extend the harvest, cutting at the base or gently pulling once stalks look fully developed and crisp.