When to Plant Celeriac in McCracken 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.
McCracken County, Kentucky is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is March 30 and the first fall frost is October 30, giving you a growing season of approximately 214 days.
At an elevation of 1,445 feet, McCracken County receives approximately 48 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 86°F, providing good warmth for Celeriac during the growing season.
McCracken County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
5.3-6.6
Drainage
Well Drained
Plant Planting Risk Windows
Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.
Plant Water Budget
Celeriac Planting Timeline — McCracken County, KY
Celeriac Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 23 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Transplant Outdoors | March 30 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Direct Sow | March 16 | Mar 16 – Apr 6 |
| Fall Sowing | August 21 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Harvest | July 13 | Jul 13 – Aug 17 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | — |
| June | — |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| September | Fall Sowing |
| 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
6 – 7
USDA Zone
Zone 6b
Growing Season
214 days
Growing Tips for McCracken 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.
Companion Planting
Good Companions
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Celeriac in McCracken County, KY?
McCracken County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of March 30. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is McCracken County, KY?
McCracken County, Kentucky is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is March 30 and first fall frost is October 30.
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