Summer Cash

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Crisp and cool to the senses, Summer Cash celery forms tender, juicy stalks with a clean, bright snap and a mild, sweet-green flavor that stays pleasantly refined.

The plants develop an upright, compact habit with succulent ribs that are especially suited to fresh use—ideal for gardeners who want a leafy-green that feels garden-fresh from the first bite. Grow Summer Cash for a steady harvest window around 70 days, when the texture turns at its most satisfying: crisp, smooth, and richly aromatic.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Upright

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Summer Cash 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	Apr 13th	May 18th	Jul 27th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 3rd	May 8th	Jul 17th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 3rd	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 7th	May 12th	Jul 21st – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 3rd	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 1st	May 6th	Jul 15th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 27th	May 1st	Jul 10th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 23rd	Apr 27th	Jul 6th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 20th	Apr 24th	Jul 3rd – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 14th	Apr 18th	Jun 27th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 9th	Apr 13th	Jun 22nd – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 27th	Apr 3rd	Jun 12th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 18th	Mar 25th	Jun 3rd – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 9th	Mar 16th	May 25th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 23rd	Feb 27th	May 8th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 29th	Feb 2nd	Apr 13th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Summer Cash celery earns its keep in the raw bowl: its juicy ribs stay crisp, delivering a cool aromatic snap rather than turning stringy or watery. Use it as the crunch backbone in chopped salads, then let lemon and dairy round off the mild sweetness without smothering the celery’s perfume.

Best Uses

raw snacking sticks with flaky salt and lemon
thin ribbons or batons in crunchy salads and coleslaw
cold soups and chilled vichyssoise-style blends
quick pickles where the ribs stay snappy

Flavor Profile

clean, mild sweet-green flavor high water content with a bright, juicy snap tender aromatic ribs with a subtle celery perfume crisp texture that resists wilting

Kitchen Pairings

lemon parmesan Greek yogurt or crème fraîche smoked fish chicken olive oil

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Apium graveolens var. dulce (summer celery), and how can I treat it?

A common problem is celery leaf spot (often linked to warm, humid conditions). Remove infected leaves, improve airflow by spacing plants, and water at the soil line rather than over the foliage. If spots spread, apply a labeled fungicide that targets leaf spot on celery in your area and repeat according to the label’s interval.

How often should I water summer celery during the main growing phase (around mid-season)?

Keep the root zone consistently moist for steady leaf growth—celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) typically needs about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, split into a few irrigations. Water more frequently in hot spells so the soil doesn’t dry out, because drought stress can cause bitter, uneven texture in leaf and stalk development.

How do I tell when Summer Cash celery is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the stalks are fully sized and feel firm, typically around 70 days from sowing/transplanting as your seed packet indicates. For a main harvest, cut outer stalks first at the base, or harvest whole plants when the clump is dense and uniform in size.