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When to Plant Celeriac in Dunn County, WI

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.

Dunn County, Wisconsin is in USDA Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is May 12 and the first fall frost is September 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 140 days.

At an elevation of 1,221 feet, Dunn County receives approximately 34.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 81°F, so choose short-season varieties of Celeriac to ensure they mature before fall.

Dunn County, WI (Zone 4b) Short season
140 days
Last Spring Frost May 12
140 growing days
First Fall Frost September 29

Dunn County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Celeriac Planting Timeline — Dunn County, WI

Celeriac Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 31 Mar 31 – Apr 14
Transplant Outdoors May 12 May 12 – May 26
Direct Sow May 5 May 5 – May 26
Harvest August 25 Aug 25 – Sep 29
Fall Sowing July 7 Jul 7 – Jul 21

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors
April Start Indoors
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June
July Fall Sowing
August 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 4b

📆 Growing Season

140 days in Dunn County

Growing Tips for Dunn 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 Dunn County, WI?

Dunn County is in Zone 4b with an average last frost of May 12. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Dunn County, WI?

Dunn County, Wisconsin is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is May 12 and first fall frost is September 29.

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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 Dunn County, WI. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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