Utah Tall

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Crisp as fresh-cut glass, Utah Tall celery forms tall, sturdy stalks with a clean, bright snap and a pleasantly mild, herbal sweetness.

The tender ribs hold their crunch through harvest, making them ideal for fresh snacking and for stirring into savory dishes where celery flavor shines without turning harsh. Grow Utah Tall for a dependable, garden-to-table performer that rewards with crisp texture and elegant, upright growth.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Upright

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

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
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)	40
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Utah Tall celery is built for the bite—tender ribs stay crisp instead of going stringy or hollow, so it behaves beautifully in cold applications. Use it where you want that clean, slightly sweet herbal snap to cut through creamy, salty, or smoky flavors.

Best Uses

fresh-cut snacking with flaky salt and citrusy dips
rib-forward salads where the crunch must stay crisp
stir-in base for soups and stews to build savory without harshness
classic mirepoix-style sauté for stock pots and pan sauces

Flavor Profile

bright, mild herbal sweetness clean celery “snap” with tight, watery crunch subtle peppery lift on the finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon soy sauce butter smoked salmon grated Parmesan chicken stock

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage celery leaf spot or early blight in Apium graveolens (Utah Tall), especially during humid weather?

Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) commonly develops leaf spots as air stays humid; check plants weekly and remove the worst infected leaves to slow spread. Space plants so leaves dry faster, water at the soil line (not onto foliage), and rotate away from celery in the following season. If spots spread despite removal, use a labeled fungicide for celery/leaf-spot—follow label timing closely (often repeat after 7–10 days in wet spells).

How often should I water Utah Tall celery during its 60–90 day main growth phase?

During the main growing phase, keep the root zone evenly moist—aim for consistently damp soil rather than wet/dry swings, which can cause bitter stalks and pithy texture. For most home gardens, this usually means about 1–2 inches of water per week total (more during heat), delivered in deep soaks that reach the base of the stalks. Use a mulch to reduce evaporation and re-check soil moisture by feel: the top 1 inch should not dry out.

When is Utah Tall celery ready to harvest (and what signs should I look for)?

Harvest after about 90 days when stalks are thick, crisp, and reach the expected height for your variety, with leaves that hold upright rather than flopping. You should also see a tight, healthy stand of stalks at the plant base with minimal yellowing. Cut individual stalks with a sharp knife, or harvest the whole plant once the core looks full and firm.