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When to Plant Celeriac in USDA Zone 9a

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.

In Zone 9a, the average last spring frost is around February 10 and the first fall frost is around December 10, giving you a growing season of approximately 303 days.

Zone 9a Year-round
303 days
Last Spring Frost February 10
303 growing days
First Fall Frost December 10

Celeriac Planting Timeline — Zone 9a

Where Is USDA Zone 9a?

The map below highlights the states that contain Zone 9a. Click any state to see the Celeriac planting schedule for that location.

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Celeriac Planting Calendar — Zone 9a

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors January 13 Jan 13 – Jan 27
Transplant Outdoors February 10 Feb 10 – Feb 24
Direct Sow January 20 Jan 20 – Feb 10
Harvest May 26 May 26 – Jun 30
Fall Sowing October 15 Oct 15 – Oct 29

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

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Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

High — keep soil consistently moist

Days to Maturity

100–120 days

Soil pH

6 – 7

Zone Temperature Range

20°F to 25°F average annual minimum

Growing Season

303 days (Zone 9a average)

Planting Specifications

Planting Depth1 inches
Plant Spacing15 inches apart
Row Spacing24 inches between rows

Growing Tips for Celeriac in Zone 9a

Zone 9a offers a long growing season (~303 days). You can plant Celeriac earlier and may get multiple harvests.

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 Zone 9a?

In Zone 9a, plan your Celeriac planting around the average last frost date of February 10. Start seeds indoors around January 13. Direct sow outdoors around January 20. Transplant seedlings around February 10.

Can Celeriac grow in Zone 9a?

Yes, Celeriac can grow well in Zone 9a, hardy in USDA zones 3a through 9b. Zone 9a has a growing season of approximately 303 days, which is sufficient for Celeriac (100-120 days to maturity).

When can I harvest Celeriac in Zone 9a?

In Zone 9a, expect to harvest Celeriac from May 26 – June 30. Celeriac takes 100-120 days from planting to harvest.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost in Zone 9a is around February 10, and the first fall frost is around December 10. This gives a growing season of approximately 303 days. These are 50% probability dates — actual frost dates vary year to year.

What should I plant next to Celeriac?

Good companion plants for Celeriac include Leeks, Onion, Cabbage. These companions can help with pest control, pollination, and nutrient sharing.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Planting dates are estimates based on average frost dates — local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.