Pink Plume Celery

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

Provide your location or planting zone to unlock dates and add Pink Plume Celery to a garden.

Silken, plume-like stalks in a blush-pink to rosy-rose tone rise with a tender snap and a pleasantly crisp, clean celery fragrance.

Pink Plume Celery forms an upright, compact clump with finely textured leaves and a mild, bright flavor that stays sweet and refreshing from garden to table. Ideal for fresh use and for adding color and crunch to salads, slaws, and vibrant garnishes, its distinctive pink cast makes every harvest feel like a small celebration.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 85 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Pink Plume Celery

Location not set yet

Enter your ZIP for local crop dates

Pink Plume Celery 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 11th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 6th	May 8th	Aug 1st – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 6th	May 8th	Aug 1st – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 10th	May 12th	Aug 5th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 6th	May 8th	Aug 1st – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 4th	May 6th	Jul 30th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Feb 27th	May 1st	Jul 25th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Feb 23rd	Apr 27th	Jul 21st – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Feb 20th	Apr 24th	Jul 18th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 14th	Apr 18th	Jul 12th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 9th	Apr 13th	Jul 7th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Jan 30th	Apr 3rd	Jun 27th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Jan 21st	Mar 25th	Jun 18th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 12th	Mar 16th	Jun 9th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Dec 26th	Feb 27th	May 23rd – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 1st	Feb 2nd	Apr 28th – 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	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	30
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Pink Plume brings a cleaner, sweeter celery crunch than many stringier types, so it stays pleasant even raw—no need to cook away the bite. Use it as the cold, green-pink contrast in anything creamy or briny; it will look great and keep its snap.

Best Uses

raw slaws and mixed-leaf salads where you want color + a crisp bite
pickled celery batons for a pink-tinged crunch in relishes
finishing garnish for soups, chowders, and seafood platters—keeps its shape
quick celery relish (finely chopped) to add cold snap to sandwiches and wraps

Flavor Profile

mild, bright celery sweetness tender, snappy stalk crunch clean herbaceous aroma with a cool finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon olive oil tuna shrimp cream cheese buttermilk

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Apium graveolens var. dulce (Pink Plume celery), and how can I control it?

Celery commonly suffers from early blight/leaf spot and sometimes septoria-like leaf spotting, especially when foliage stays wet. Water at the soil line, thin plants for airflow, remove spotted leaves early, and rotate away from Apiaceae beds when possible; if spots spread, use a labeled copper fungicide per package directions. Watch closely for aphids on tender new growth—rinse them off with a strong stream and treat with insecticidal soap if needed.

How often should I water Pink Plume celery during the main growing phase, and what soil moisture target should I keep?

During the main growth phase, keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) to support dense, crisp stems—aim for evenly damp soil about 1–2 inches down. Water deeply 2–3 times per week in typical conditions, then adjust to maintain that moisture level; celery in warm part-sun dries quickly and will develop toughness if it goes dry. Mulch helps stabilize moisture, but avoid waterlogging, which increases leaf disease pressure.

How do I tell when Pink Plume celery is ready to harvest (Apium graveolens var. dulce)?

Harvest at about 85 days, when stalks are firm, well-filled, and reach the expected size for your planting density. Use your hand to gently feel the base—stalks should be crisp and substantial rather than thin and flexible. For the best flavor and texture, harvest before prolonged hot weather and before stems start to look loosely formed.