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When to Plant Celeriac in Campbell County, VA

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.

Campbell County, Virginia is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 14 and the first fall frost is October 26, giving you a growing season of approximately 195 days.

At an elevation of 975 feet, Campbell County receives approximately 54.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Celeriac during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Celeriac root diseases.

Campbell County, VA (Zone 7b) Moderate season
195 days
Last Spring Frost April 14
195 growing days
First Fall Frost October 26

Campbell County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Celeriac Planting Timeline — Campbell County, VA

Celeriac Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 10 Mar 10 – Mar 24
Transplant Outdoors April 14 Apr 14 – Apr 28
Direct Sow March 31 Mar 31 – Apr 21
Harvest July 28 Jul 28 – Sep 1
Fall Sowing August 17 Aug 17 – Aug 31

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May
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

100–120 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

195 days in Campbell County

Growing Tips for Campbell 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 Campbell County, VA?

Campbell County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 14. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Campbell County, VA?

Campbell County, Virginia is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 14 and first fall frost is October 26.

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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 Campbell County, VA. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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