Utah Tall

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

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

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 14th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 18th
Harvest Begins	Jul 17th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.