Celery Planting Time and Method

Celery, as a common vegetable , is loved by people for its rich nutritional value and unique taste. If you want to successfully grow celery at home, it is crucial to master the planting time and method. Let’s take a look below.

1. Planting time

Celery can be grown all year round, but it has different characteristics in different seasons.

Spring: Generally, seedlings are raised in greenhouses from February to March, and can be transplanted from April to May. Celery planted in spring grows quickly and has better quality.

Summer: Sowing in May and June requires attention to shading and cooling to prevent high temperatures from affecting growth.

Autumn: Sowing from early July to early September is the main season for celery planting . The climate is suitable at this time, celery grows well and the yield is high.

Winter: Planted in greenhouses or sheds , usually sown from October to December, and can be supplied to the market around the Spring Festival.

2. Planting Method

1. Seed selection and soaking

Choose a celery variety that's suited to your climate and soil conditions. Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours to improve germination rates.

2. Prepare the Seedbed

Choose loose, fertile, well-drained soil as the seedbed. Deeply plow the land, apply well-rotted organic fertilizer , and rake the land flat and fine.

3. Planting seeds

Spread the soaked seeds evenly on the seedbed and cover them with a thin layer of soil about 0.5-1 cm thick. Then water lightly to keep the soil moist.

4. Seedling management

Weed in time after emergence to keep the seedbed clean. When the seedlings grow 2-3 true leaves, they can be thinned out, keeping the distance between seedlings 2-3 cm.

5. Planting

When the seedlings have 5-6 true leaves, they can be transplanted. Choose a plot with fertile soil and good drainage, and apply sufficient base fertilizer. Planting should be carried out with a row spacing of 15-20 cm and a plant spacing of 10-15 cm.

6. Field management

After planting, water in time to keep the soil moist. After the seedlings have grown, carry out inter-row cultivation and weeding, and apply fertilizer in time. Celery needs a lot of water during its growth period. Water it frequently, but avoid waterlogging.

7. Pest and disease control

Common diseases and pests of celery include leaf spot disease, aphids, etc. Preventive and control measures should be taken in a timely manner, such as spraying pesticides and increasing ventilation.

8. Harvest

Depending on the variety and growth conditions, it can usually be harvested about 50-70 days after planting. When harvesting, pull out the plants by the roots and remove yellow and diseased leaves.

You need to choose the right time to plant celery, it can be planted in spring, summer, autumn or winter. When planting, select and soak the seeds, prepare a fertile seedbed, manage the seedbed after sowing, plant and manage the field in a timely manner, prevent and control diseases and pests, and harvest after about 50-70 days.