When to Plant Celery in Quebec

Q: When should I plant Celery in Quebec?

Planting dates for Celery in Quebec vary by zone. Quebec spans zones 2a, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b.

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.

Quebec spans USDA hardiness zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b (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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Celery Planting Calendar for Quebec

▸ Zone 4a ~145 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 6 · First frost: September 28 · 145 day season

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
Harvest	July 29	Jul 29 – Sep 23
Fall Sowing	July 6	Jul 6 – Jul 20

▸ Zone 4b ~155 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 1 · First frost: October 3 · 155 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	March 20	Mar 20 – Apr 3
Transplant Outdoors	May 1	May 1 – May 15
Direct Sow	April 24	Apr 24 – May 15
Harvest	July 24	Jul 24 – Sep 18
Fall Sowing	July 11	Jul 11 – Jul 25

▸ Zone 5a ~166 day growing season · Full guide →

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

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	March 21	Mar 21 – Apr 4
Transplant Outdoors	April 25	Apr 25 – May 9
Direct Sow	April 11	Apr 11 – May 2
Harvest	July 18	Jul 18 – Sep 12
Fall Sowing	July 30	Jul 30 – Aug 13

▸ Zone 5b ~178 day growing season · Full guide →

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

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	March 14	Mar 14 – Mar 28
Transplant Outdoors	April 18	Apr 18 – May 2
Direct Sow	April 4	Apr 4 – Apr 25
Harvest	July 11	Jul 11 – Sep 5
Fall Sowing	August 4	Aug 4 – Aug 18

▸ Zone 6a ~193 day growing season · Full guide →

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

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

▸ Zone 6b ~205 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 3 · First frost: October 25 · 205 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 27	Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant Outdoors	April 3	Apr 3 – Apr 17
Direct Sow	March 20	Mar 20 – Apr 10
Harvest	June 26	Jun 26 – Aug 21
Fall Sowing	August 16	Aug 16 – Aug 30

Growing Tips for Quebec

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celery in Quebec?

Planting dates for Celery in Quebec depend on your USDA zone. Quebec spans zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Quebec for planting?

Quebec contains USDA hardiness zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

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