When to Plant Celeriac in Otoe County, NE
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.
Otoe County, Nebraska is in USDA Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is April 24 and the first fall frost is October 10, giving you a growing season of approximately 169 days.
At an elevation of 550 feet, Otoe County receives approximately 27.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 83°F, so choose short-season varieties of Celeriac to ensure they mature before fall.
Otoe County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.5-7.3
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 — Otoe County, NE
Celeriac Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 20 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 24 | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Direct Sow | April 10 | Apr 10 – May 1 |
| Fall Sowing | August 1 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Harvest | August 7 | Aug 7 – Sep 11 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | — |
| July | — |
| August | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| September | Harvest |
| 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 5a
Growing Season
169 days
Growing Tips for Otoe 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 Otoe County, NE?
Otoe County is in Zone 5a with an average last frost of April 24. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Otoe County, NE?
Otoe County, Nebraska is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is April 24 and first fall frost is October 10.
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