Can You Grow Celery in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Celery grows well here with a long enough cool season and consistent watering — suited to the patient gardener.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Celeries in Maine
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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 Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Celery in Maine?
Celery grows well here with a long enough cool season and consistent watering — suited to the patient gardener.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Celeries in Maine?
Plant Celeries around mid-April (start indoors Feb 3), harvest Jul 14 – Aug 13.