Summer Cash

Celery

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🌱 70d to harvest Upright

Crisp and cool to the senses, Summer Cash celery forms tender, juicy stalks with a clean, bright snap and a mild, sweet-green fla…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	May 4th
Last Frost	Jun 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 8th
Harvest Begins	Aug 17th
Harvest Ends	Jul 15th

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

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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.

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.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.

Expert Note

Because 'Summer Cash' is an especially fast celery, start on schedule but transplant into consistently cool, well-prepared soil and keep moisture steady to avoid early pithing/bitterness.