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Can You Grow Celeriac in New York?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Celeriac can work in your zone with an early indoor start — it needs all the growing season you have.

Plant zones

3a–9b

New York last frost

early April

New York first frost

late October

Days to harvest

110–120 days

When to plant Celeriacs in New York

Start indoors

Jan 20

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jul 20 – Jul 30

Dates are approximate, based on New York's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Celeriac

Celeriac (celery root) is a rewarding but demanding crop with a long growing season. The knobbly root has a mild celery-like flavor and stores well all winter.

Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost — one of the earliest indoor starts of the season. Transplant after all frost risk. Keep consistently moist. Trim side roots as bulb develops. Harvest before hard freeze.

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Gardening in New York

New York ranges from Zone 6b in New York City to Zone 4a in the Adirondacks. Western New York near Lake Erie has a unique microclimate excellent for Concord grapes.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Celeriac in New York?

Celeriac can work in your zone with an early indoor start — it needs all the growing season you have.

What zone is New York?

New York spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Celeriacs in New York?

Plant Celeriacs around early April (start indoors Jan 20), harvest Jul 20 – Jul 30.