How to Grow Cutting Celery
Apium graveolens var. secalinum
Your complete guide to growing Cutting Celery.
When to Plant Cutting Celery
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April – May | — | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | July – October |
| Zone 5 | March – April | — | June – October |
| Zone 6 | March – April | — | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | June – November |
| Zone 8 | February – March | — | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January – February | — | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | — | April – December |
Companion Plants for Cutting Celery
✓ Good companions
Celery deters cabbage worms and flea beetles that attack brassicas
Repel aphids and may improve celery's flavor and growth
Repel carrot flies and celery flies through aromatic compounds
Deter nematodes and various flying insects that damage celery
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting celery
Strong scent repels celery flies and aphids that commonly attack celery
Compatible growth habits and helps retain soil moisture for celery
Celery repels hornworms and other tomato pests, while tomatoes provide shade
✗ Keep away from
Both attract carrot flies and compete for similar nutrients in the soil
Heavy feeder that depletes nitrogen needed by celery, creates too much shade
Same family as celery, attracts identical pests and competes for nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)