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When to Plant Celery in Skagit County, WA

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.

Skagit County, Washington is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost is October 28, giving you a growing season of approximately 208 days.

At an elevation of 232 feet, Skagit County receives approximately 42.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 90°F, providing good warmth for Celery during the growing season.

Skagit County, WA (Zone 8b) Long season
208 days
Last Spring Frost April 3
208 growing days
First Fall Frost October 28

Skagit County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.6-6.6

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Celery

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

Month Celery Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 6.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 4.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 3.9" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 3" 1.3" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 2.8" 1.5" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 1.8" 2.5" 🚿 Regular watering
Jul 4.3" 0.7" 3.6" 🚿 Regular watering
Aug 4.3" 0.7" 3.6" 🚿 Regular watering
Sep 4.3" 1.5" 2.8" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 4.3" 3.6" 0.7" 💧 Light watering
Nov 6.9" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 6.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Oct in Skagit County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Celery Planting Timeline — Skagit County, WA

Celery Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 27 Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant Outdoors April 3 Apr 3 – Apr 17
Direct Sow March 20 Mar 20 – Apr 10
Harvest June 26 Jun 26 – Aug 21
Fall Sowing August 19 Aug 19 – Sep 2

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February Start Indoors
March Start Indoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May
June Harvest
July Harvest
August Fall Sowing Harvest
September Fall Sowing
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 8b

📆 Growing Season

208 days in Skagit County

Growing Tips for Skagit County

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

Avoid Planting Near

  • Carrots
  • Parsnip

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celery in Skagit County, WA?

Skagit County is in Zone 8b with an average last frost of April 3. Plan your Celery planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Skagit County, WA?

Skagit County, Washington is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is April 3 and first fall frost is October 28.

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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 Skagit County, WA. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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