When to Plant Celeriac in Cumberland County, KY
Celeriac is a celery relative grown for its knobby, flavorful root rather than its stalks. It has a rich celery flavor and is excellent roasted, mashed, or in soups.
Cumberland County, Kentucky is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 13 and the first fall frost is October 23, giving you a growing season of approximately 193 days.
At an elevation of 2,939 feet, Cumberland County receives approximately 52.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 87°F, providing good warmth for Celeriac during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Celeriac root diseases.
Cumberland County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Celeriac Planting Timeline — Cumberland County, KY
Celeriac Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 13 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 |
| Direct Sow | March 30 | Mar 30 – Apr 20 |
| Harvest | July 27 | Jul 27 – Aug 31 |
| Fall Sowing | August 14 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors Direct Sow |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | — |
| June | — |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
High — keep soil consistently moist
📅 Days to Maturity
100–120 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 6b
📆 Growing Season
193 days in Cumberland County
Growing Tips for Cumberland County
Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Remove side roots as they develop to encourage a single large bulb. Harvest after a light frost for best flavor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Celeriac in Cumberland County, KY?
Cumberland County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 13. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Cumberland County, KY?
Cumberland County, Kentucky is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 13 and first fall frost is October 23.
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