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Can You Grow Celery in Hawaii?
US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
Celery needs 90+ frost-free days and constant moisture — too short or too hot a season makes it tough and bitter.
Plant zones
Hawaii last frost
Hawaii first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Celeries in Hawaii
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Hawaii'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.
Gardening in Hawaii
Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Celery in Hawaii?
Celery needs 90+ frost-free days and constant moisture — too short or too hot a season makes it tough and bitter.
What zone is Hawaii?
Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).
When do you plant Celeries in Hawaii?
Plant Celeries around no frost (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 1 – May 1.