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When to Plant Celery in New Brunswick

Celery is a marshland plant that requires consistent moisture and cool temperatures to produce crisp, flavorful stalks. It is a rewarding but demanding garden crop.

New Brunswick spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Click your county for exact Celery planting dates based on your local frost dates.

Celery Planting Calendar for New Brunswick

โ–ธ Zone 5a ~166 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 25 ยท First frost: October 8 ยท 166 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 21 Mar 21 โ€“ Apr 4
Transplant Outdoors April 25 Apr 25 โ€“ May 9
Direct Sow April 11 Apr 11 โ€“ May 2
Harvest July 18 Jul 18 โ€“ Sep 12
Fall Sowing July 30 Jul 30 โ€“ Aug 13
โ–ธ Zone 5b ~178 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 18 ยท First frost: October 13 ยท 178 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 14 Mar 14 โ€“ Mar 28
Transplant Outdoors April 18 Apr 18 โ€“ May 2
Direct Sow April 4 Apr 4 โ€“ Apr 25
Harvest July 11 Jul 11 โ€“ Sep 5
Fall Sowing August 4 Aug 4 โ€“ Aug 18
โ–ธ Zone 6a ~193 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 10 ยท First frost: October 20 ยท 193 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 6 Mar 6 โ€“ Mar 20
Transplant Outdoors April 10 Apr 10 โ€“ Apr 24
Direct Sow March 27 Mar 27 โ€“ Apr 17
Harvest July 3 Jul 3 โ€“ Aug 28
Fall Sowing August 11 Aug 11 โ€“ Aug 25

Growing Tips for New Brunswick

Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Keep soil consistently moist and never let it dry out. Blanch stalks by mounding soil or using collars for milder flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celery in New Brunswick?

Planting dates for Celery in New Brunswick depend on your USDA zone. New Brunswick spans zones 5a, 5b, 6a. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is New Brunswick for planting?

New Brunswick contains USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.