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Can You Grow Celery in New Jersey?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a
Celery grows well here with a long enough cool season and consistent watering — suited to the patient gardener.
Plant zones
New Jersey last frost
New Jersey first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Celeries in New Jersey
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 New Jersey
New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Celery in New Jersey?
Celery grows well here with a long enough cool season and consistent watering — suited to the patient gardener.
What zone is New Jersey?
New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Celeries in New Jersey?
Plant Celeries around mid-March (start indoors Jan 3), harvest Jun 13 – Jul 13.