When to Plant Celery in Lancaster, OH

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Avg. last frost April 23

Avg. first frost October 22

Soil temp (4") 75°F

Watering Low

Pest pressure High

Daylight 14.8 hrs

Before July arrives, get these ready

First harvests: celery

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.

Lancaster, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 22, giving you a growing season of approximately 182 days.

At an elevation of 716 feet, Fairfield County receives approximately 38.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 91°F, providing good warmth for Celery during the growing season.

Lancaster, OH (Zone 6a) Moderate season

182 days

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Last Spring Frost April 23

➔ 182 growing days ➔

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First Fall Frost October 22

Lancaster Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone Compatibility for Celery Zones 2a – 10b

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a You 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Ideal (data available) Suitable Marginal Not recommended

Celery Planting Timeline — Lancaster, OH

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Last Frost

First Frost

Start Indoors

Mar 19 – Apr 2

Transplant

Apr 23 – May 7

Direct Sow

Apr 9 – Apr 30

Fall Sowing

Aug 13 – Aug 27

Harvest

Jul 16 – Sep 10

Growing season Start indoors Transplant Direct sow Harvest

Celery Planting Calendar

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	March 19	Mar 19 – Apr 2
Transplant Outdoors	April 23	Apr 23 – May 7
Direct Sow	April 9	Apr 9 – Apr 30
Harvest	July 16	Jul 16 – Sep 10
Fall Sowing	August 13	Aug 13 – Aug 27

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

High — keep soil consistently moist

📅 Days to Maturity

80–120 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6a

📆 Growing Season

182 days in Fairfield County

Growing Tips for Lancaster

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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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