Pink Plume

Celery

90d to harvest

Tender, plume-soft stalks in a blush pink that deepens as the season cools—Pink Plume brings a delicate, sweet celery flavor with a crisp, juicy snap. The ribs are pleasantly fine-textured and stay pleasantly upright, making them especially satisfying for fresh bunches and elegant garnishes, as well as for brightening sauces and pickling brines with their gentle, aromatic character. For gardeners who love cool-season color, this 90-day variety delivers a distinctive rosy presence from garden to table.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 6th
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 8th
Harvest Begins	Aug 6th
Harvest Ends	Sep 24th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	5

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Apium graveolens (sweet celery) and how do I manage it?

Celery is prone to early blight–type leaf spot and, in damp weather, septoria leaf spot, which show as dark spots that expand and yellow surrounding tissue. Keep leaves dry by watering at the soil line, space plants so air can circulate, remove badly spotted leaves, and use a preventative copper-based fungicide labeled for celery if spots start. If you see slugs or celery leafminers, use hand removal at dusk and trap/physical barriers around stems while continuing sanitation of fallen debris.

How often should I water sweet celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) during the main growing phase?

During the main growth phase (after seedlings establish), keep the soil consistently evenly moist—about 1–2 inches per week total depending on heat, with more frequent watering in hot spells. Aim for damp but not waterlogged conditions; water deeply, then re-check moisture the next day so the top few inches don’t dry out completely. Mulch helps maintain steady moisture, which supports crisp, non-bitter stalks.

How can I tell when Pink Plume sweet celery is ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 90 days from sowing when stalks are thick enough to stand up and feel firm rather than floppy. Look for stalks that have blanched to a light pink-to-pale color along the ribs (stages vary by how you blanch), and ensure the plants reach a usable size with tops not yet starting to bolt. For best quality, harvest in the cool morning and avoid leaving cut stalks exposed to sun for long.