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When to Plant Celeriac in Curry County, OR

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.

Curry County, Oregon is in USDA Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is March 21 and the first fall frost is November 21, giving you a growing season of approximately 245 days.

At an elevation of 295 feet, Curry County receives approximately 53.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 92ยฐF, providing good warmth for Celeriac during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Celeriac root diseases.

Curry County, OR (Zone 9a) Long season
245 days
Last Spring Frost March 21
245 growing days
First Fall Frost November 21

Curry County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.7-6.7

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (100 days to spare)
Start indoors: Jan 31 Transplant: Feb 28 🍅 Harvest: Jun 13 – Jul 18
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (105 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 21 Transplant: Mar 21 🍅 Harvest: Jul 4 – Aug 8
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (86 days to spare)
Start indoors: Apr 8 Transplant: May 6 🍅 Harvest: Aug 19 – Sep 23

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

Plant needs
1.5″/week
Rainfall provides
0.9″/week
You supply
0.6″/week
Watering frequency 1-2 times/week
Season total 1,282 gal / 100 sq ft
Celeriac needs ~2,090 GDD — county provides 4,655 GDD Excellent fit

Celeriac Planting Timeline โ€” Curry County, OR

Celeriac Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 21 Feb 21 โ€“ Mar 7
Transplant Outdoors March 21 Mar 21 โ€“ Apr 4
Direct Sow February 28 Feb 28 โ€“ Mar 21
Fall Sowing September 26 Sep 26 โ€“ Oct 10
Harvest July 4 Jul 4 โ€“ Aug 8

Plant 1" deep ยท 15" apart ยท Rows 24" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February Start Indoors Direct Sow
March Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors
May โ€”
June โ€”
July Harvest
August Harvest
September Fall Sowing
October Fall Sowing
November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

High โ€” keep soil consistently moist

Days to Maturity

100โ€“120 days

Soil pH

6 โ€“ 7

USDA Zone

Zone 9a

Growing Season

245 days

Growing Tips for Curry 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

Avoid Planting Near

  • Carrots
  • Parsnip

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celeriac in Curry County, OR?

Curry County is in Zone 9a with an average last frost of March 21. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Curry County, OR?

Curry County, Oregon is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is March 21 and first fall frost is November 21.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Curry County, OR. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.