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Celery

Celery

Slow but rewarding winter crop. Needs consistent moisture and rich soil.

LeafyhardseasonalCool season
Curated guide
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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Oct–Nov.

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Celery monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryNot recommended
FebruaryNot recommended
MarchNot recommended
AprilNot recommended
MayNot recommended
JunePossible
JulyGood
AugustGood
SeptemberGood
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberGood
Growing requirements
Sun
5–7 hours direct light
Water
High
Shade tolerance
Medium
Container
15L (15 inch grow bag)
Soil depth
20 cm
Support
None
First harvest
100 days from sowing
Lifecycle
120 days
Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 100.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Celery

Suitable for Hyderabad terraces with regular watering and good drainage.

Care tips

  • Water when the top inch of soil dries.
  • Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
Common pests
  • Aphids
  • Whitefly
Common diseases
  • Leaf spot
  • Powdery mildew

Traits

  • Thirsty

Questions about growing Celery

Can I grow Celery in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Celery can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 5-7 hours of direct light and a container around 15L.

Which month is best to sow Celery?

The best sowing months for Celery are Oct–Nov. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Celery need?

Celery works best in a container around 15L with at least 20 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Celery take to harvest?

Celery usually reaches first harvest in about 100 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 45 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Celery?

Watch for Aphids, Whitefly and Leaf spot, Powdery mildew. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

Plan Celery on your terrace

Track Celery in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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