When to Plant Celeriac in Richland County, ND
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.
Richland County, North Dakota is in USDA Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 6 and the first fall frost is October 6, giving you a growing season of approximately 153 days.
At an elevation of 791 feet, Richland County receives approximately 28.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 81°F, so choose short-season varieties of Celeriac to ensure they mature before fall.
Richland County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.5-7.7
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
Water stress score is 6/10 — consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching
Celeriac Planting Timeline — Richland County, ND
Celeriac Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Transplant Outdoors | May 6 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Direct Sow | April 29 | Apr 29 – May 20 |
| Fall Sowing | July 14 | Jul 14 – Jul 28 |
| Harvest | August 19 | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | Start Indoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | — |
| July | Fall Sowing |
| August | 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 4a
Growing Season
153 days
Growing Tips for Richland 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 Richland County, ND?
Richland County is in Zone 4a with an average last frost of May 6. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Richland County, ND?
Richland County, North Dakota is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 6 and first fall frost is October 6.
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