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When to Plant Celeriac in Lipscomb County, TX

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.

Lipscomb County, Texas is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 17 and the first fall frost is October 19, giving you a growing season of approximately 185 days.

At an elevation of 4,634 feet, Lipscomb County receives approximately 48.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly sandy loam soil. Summer highs average 94ยฐF, providing good warmth for Celeriac during the growing season. Sandy soil warms quickly in spring โ€” great for early planting โ€” but Celeriac will need more frequent watering and organic matter to retain nutrients.

Lipscomb County, TX (Zone 6b) Moderate season
185 days
Last Spring Frost April 17
185 growing days
First Fall Frost October 19

Lipscomb County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Sandy Loam

Soil pH

7.7-8.8

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Celeriac

Celeriac needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Celeriac Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan โ€” 3.6" 0" โ„๏ธ Dormant
Feb โ€” 2.5" 0" โ„๏ธ Dormant
Mar โ€” 2.6" 0" โ„๏ธ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 1.5" 2.8" ๐Ÿšฟ Regular watering
May 4.3" 1" 3.3" ๐Ÿšฟ Regular watering
Jun 4.3" 1.9" 2.4" ๐Ÿšฟ Regular watering
Jul 4.3" 7.9" 0" โœ… Rainfall sufficient
Aug 4.3" 9.6" 0" โœ… Rainfall sufficient
Sep 4.3" 6.9" 0" โœ… Rainfall sufficient
Oct 4.3" 4.3" 0" โœ… Rainfall sufficient
Nov โ€” 3.1" 0" โ„๏ธ Dormant
Dec โ€” 3.8" 0" โ„๏ธ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Aprโ€“Oct in Lipscomb County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall โ€” actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Celeriac Planting Timeline โ€” Lipscomb County, TX

Celeriac Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 13 Mar 13 โ€“ Mar 27
Transplant Outdoors April 17 Apr 17 โ€“ May 1
Direct Sow April 3 Apr 3 โ€“ Apr 24
Harvest July 31 Jul 31 โ€“ Sep 4
Fall Sowing August 10 Aug 10 โ€“ Aug 24

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

โ˜€๏ธ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

๐Ÿ’ง Water

High โ€” keep soil consistently moist

๐Ÿ“… Days to Maturity

100โ€“120 days

๐Ÿงช Soil pH

Needs 6โ€“7 ยท Your soil: N/A

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ USDA Zone

Zone 6b

๐Ÿ“† Growing Season

185 days in Lipscomb County

Growing Tips for Lipscomb 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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Carrots
  • Parsnip

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celeriac in Lipscomb County, TX?

Lipscomb County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 17. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Lipscomb County, TX?

Lipscomb County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 17 and first fall frost is October 19.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Lipscomb County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.