Tall Utah 52-70

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Crisp, cool-season stalks rise with a statuesque, upright poise—Tall Utah 52-70 delivers a clean, bright celery flavor with a satisfying snap and a tender, juicy texture that stays pleasantly mild.

Ideal for fresh bunches and classic celery-forward preparations, these sturdy stems hold their shape well and lend themselves beautifully to salads, slaws, and flavorful sauces. Grow it for a long, rewarding season: at about 85 days, you’ll harvest impressive height and a refined bite from every stalk.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 85 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Tall Utah 52-70

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Tall Utah 52-70 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 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	Upright
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

Tall Utah 52-70 is about that upright, water-sweet crunch—sturdy enough to stay snappy in slaw, yet mild enough to let lemon and black pepper really sing. Use the stalks early and cold for maximum snap, or cook them briefly so they perfume broth without turning mushy.

Best Uses

ice-cold crudités and dressed celery salad where crunch matters
shredded slaw that holds up to tangy vinaigrettes
mirepoix-style base for soups and stocks (stalk-forward, not overpowering)
cream sauces and braises where celery softens into a pleasant savory note

Flavor Profile

bright, clean celery flavor crisp snap with juicy tenderness mild sweetness with an herbal, stalky finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon butter black pepper potato Parmesan chicken

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat early blight/leaf spot problems on celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce)?

Watch for small brown to black spots with yellowing edges on leaves and stems, especially during humid stretches. Remove and discard affected leaves, improve airflow around plants, and avoid wetting the foliage when watering. If the spots spread, use a labeled fungicide for celery/leaf spot and repeat according to the label interval.

How often should I water celery during the main growing phase (the 6–8 weeks after transplanting)?

Celery needs consistently moist soil—aim for evenly damp, not waterlogged, conditions. Water deeply about 2–3 times per week in warm weather (more often in containers), keeping the root zone evenly moist from transplanting through harvest; mulch helps maintain this balance. If leaves start to look wilted while the soil is only slightly dry, increase watering frequency rather than volume.

How can I tell when Apium graveolens var. dulce (‘Tall Utah’) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when stalks are thick, crisp, and reach the expected mature size (often around the 85-day mark), with a full, sturdy clump rather than thin, loose stems. Pulling too early gives tough, stringy stalks—wait until stalk bases feel firm and the inner stems are well developed. For best eating quality, harvest in the cool part of the day and keep stalks chilled right away.