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Can You Grow Celery in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

Celery grows well here with a long enough cool season and consistent watering — suited to the patient gardener.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

Days to harvest

90–120 days

When to plant Celeries in Arkansas

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

Jun 5 – Jul 5

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

About Celery

Celery is a long-season crop that demands rich, constantly moist soil and a long cool growing period — hard to grow perfectly, but worth it for the flavor.

Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Blanch stalks by hilling soil or wrapping 2-3 weeks before harvest. Keep soil consistently wet — celery hates drying out.

Full celery growing guide →

Gardening in Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.