Pink Celery

Celery

80d to harvest

Sweetly fragrant and richly aromatic, Pink Celery brings a rare blush to the garden—tender stalks with a delicate, clean snap and a gentle, celery-bright flavor. At maturity (about 80 days), the upright plants form crisp, well-filled hearts that stay pleasantly crisp for fresh use and lend themselves beautifully to simmered preparations and pickling-style preserves.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 13th
Last Frost	May 8th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 19th
Harvest Begins	Sep 7th
Harvest Ends	Sep 30th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	80
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)	7

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Apium graveolens var. dulce (pink celery), and what should I do?

Celery commonly suffers from early blight and especially leaf spot, which show up as dark spots on leaves that spread in cool, wet weather. Remove affected leaves immediately, water at the soil line (not the foliage), and improve airflow by thinning plants so leaves don’t stay wet. If spots keep expanding, use a labeled fungicide suitable for edible Apiaceae and follow the label reapplication interval.

How often should I water pink celery during the main growing phase (about weeks after transplanting)?

Keep the root zone consistently moist—aim for evenly damp soil rather than letting it dry out between waterings, which can cause bitter stems and poor texture. In typical home gardens this often means watering 2–3 times per week, adjusting to heat and soil type, and using mulch to slow moisture swings. Check by touch 2–3 inches down; water when it starts to feel only slightly dry, not bone-dry.

How can I tell when pink celery is ready to harvest at about 80 days?

Harvest when stalks are thick and reach a good, firm size for your variety and the plant forms a dense bunch rather than thin, loose stems. You’ll notice the inner stalks feel crisp and the leaves are full-sized and sturdy; avoid harvesting too early if stems are still slender. For best quality, harvest before prolonged hot weather and cut individual stalks at the base or pull the whole plant when most stalks look mature.