Dorato D'Asti

Celery

120d to harvest

Fragrant and luminous, Dorato D’Asti brings a golden, sun-kissed celery heart with a crisp snap and a clean, herbal sweetness. Expect tender, well-blanched stalks that hold their structure and deliver a bright, aromatic bite—ideal for fresh salads, elegant braises, and silky sauces where celery’s distinctive perfume shines. A heritage favorite for gardeners who want dependable performance and a striking harvest that looks as good as it tastes.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Dec 1st
Last Frost	Feb 9th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Feb 2nd
Harvest Begins	Jun 2nd
Harvest Ends	Dec 9th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	120
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	7

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I water Dorato D’Asti celery during active growth, and what soil moisture level should I aim for?

During the main growth phase (from establishment through bulking), keep the root zone consistently moist—about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Aim for evenly damp soil (not soggy): if the top 1 inch dries out, water deeply, and if the soil stays wet or smells anaerobic, cut back to prevent rot. Mulch helps stabilize moisture so the stalks thicken without cracking from drying-wetting cycles.

How do I know when Dorato D’Asti self-blanching celery is ready to harvest?

Harvest at around 120 days from sowing/transplanting timing for your schedule, when stalks are thick, firm, and reach a usable height with crisp texture. The best indicator is that the outer stalks are fully developed and no longer feel stringy when you gently pull one toward you. If you use blanching by earthen mounding or tying, wait until the stalks have blanched well and the heads look tight and dense before cutting at the base.