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Can You Grow Celery in Georgia?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

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

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

90–120 days

When to plant Celeries in Georgia

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

May 16 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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.

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Gardening in Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Celery in Georgia?

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

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Celeries in Georgia?

Plant Celeries around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest May 16 – Jun 15.