Tango Tendercrisp

Celery

85d to harvest

Crisp as a cool morning—Tango Tendercrisp celery forms tender, stringless stalks with a clean, bright snap and a gently sweet, fresh-green flavor. At maturity the upright clumps stay pleasantly mild and succulent, ideal for savoring in their natural texture while adding lift to salads and slaws, or for building aromatic bases in soups and stews. Grow it for a long, satisfying harvest window in cool weather, when its crunch is at its finest.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 27th
Last Frost	May 8th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 8th
Harvest Begins	Aug 1st
Harvest Ends	Sep 30th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	85
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)	35
Harden Off (days)	6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Apium graveolens var. dulce (sweet celery), and what should I do?

Celery is especially prone to leaf blight and other fungal leaf diseases that show up as dark, expanding spots on foliage during humid weather. Remove and discard infected outer leaves, improve airflow by spacing plants, and avoid wetting the leaves when you water. If problems persist, apply a label-approved fungicide for celery/leaf blight and rotate to a different active ingredient next time to reduce resistance.

How often should I water sweet celery during the main growing phase?

During the main growth period, keep soil consistently evenly moist—celery develops poorly if it cycles from dry to wet. Water deeply enough to wet the root zone, then re-water when the top 1 inch of soil starts to dry, typically every 2–4 days depending on heat and mulch. Use mulch to stabilize moisture and prevent the stress that can lead to tough texture.