When to Plant Celeriac in Lawrence County, PA
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.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is May 4 and the first fall frost is October 18, giving you a growing season of approximately 167 days.
At an elevation of 441 feet, Lawrence County receives approximately 43.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 86°F, providing good warmth for Celeriac during the growing season.
Lawrence County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Celeriac Planting Timeline — Lawrence County, PA
Celeriac Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 30 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Transplant Outdoors | May 4 | May 4 – May 18 |
| Direct Sow | April 20 | Apr 20 – May 11 |
| Harvest | August 17 | Aug 17 – Sep 21 |
| Fall Sowing | August 9 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | Start Indoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | — |
| July | — |
| 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
100–120 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 6a
📆 Growing Season
167 days in Lawrence County
Growing Tips for Lawrence 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Celeriac in Lawrence County, PA?
Lawrence County is in Zone 6a with an average last frost of May 4. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Lawrence County, PA?
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is May 4 and first fall frost is October 18.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Lawrence County (Zone 6a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.