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When to Plant Celeriac in Uvalde 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.

Uvalde County, Texas is in USDA Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is March 8 and the first fall frost is November 14, giving you a growing season of approximately 251 days.

At an elevation of 2,809 feet, Uvalde County receives approximately 59.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 95°F, so Celeriac may need afternoon shade and extra watering during peak heat. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Celeriac root diseases.

Uvalde County, TX (Zone 9a) Long season
251 days
Last Spring Frost March 8
251 growing days
First Fall Frost November 14

Uvalde County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Celeriac Planting Timeline — Uvalde County, TX

Celeriac Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 8 Feb 8 – Feb 22
Transplant Outdoors March 8 Mar 8 – Mar 22
Direct Sow February 15 Feb 15 – Mar 8
Harvest June 21 Jun 21 – Jul 26
Fall Sowing September 19 Sep 19 – Oct 3

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February Start Indoors Direct Sow
March Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April
May
June Harvest
July Harvest
August
September Fall Sowing
October Fall Sowing
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 9a

📆 Growing Season

251 days in Uvalde County

Growing Tips for Uvalde 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 Uvalde County, TX?

Uvalde County is in Zone 9a with an average last frost of March 8. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Uvalde County, TX?

Uvalde County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is March 8 and first fall frost is November 14.

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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 Uvalde County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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