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	Jan 21st
Last Frost	Apr 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 1st
Harvest Begins	Jun 25th
Harvest Ends	Nov 5th

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 can I tell when Tango Tendercrisp (Apium graveolens var. dulce) is ready to harvest?

Harvest around 85 days when stalks are firm, crisp, and full-sized with a good internal fill; the plant should look sturdy rather than airy. You can begin “cut-and-choose” harvesting by taking outer stalks once they’re thick enough, or harvest the whole plant for best uniformity. If stalks feel stringy or bend easily, give the plant a bit more time before cutting.