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When to Plant Celeriac in Carbon County, WY

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.

Carbon County, Wyoming is in USDA Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 31 and the first fall frost is September 18, giving you a growing season of approximately 110 days.

At an elevation of 8,469 feet, Carbon County receives approximately 15.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 80°F, so choose short-season varieties of Celeriac to ensure they mature before fall. With low rainfall, drip irrigation is essential for growing Celeriac successfully. Mulch heavily to conserve soil moisture.

Carbon County, WY (Zone 5a) Short season
110 days
Last Spring Frost May 31
110 growing days
First Fall Frost September 18

Carbon County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Celeriac Planting Timeline — Carbon County, WY

Celeriac Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors April 26 Apr 26 – May 10
Transplant Outdoors May 31 May 31 – Jun 14
Direct Sow May 17 May 17 – Jun 7
Harvest September 13 Sep 13 – Oct 18
Fall Sowing July 10 Jul 10 – Jul 24

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Start Indoors
May Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
July Fall Sowing
August
September Harvest
October Harvest
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 5a

📆 Growing Season

110 days in Carbon County

Growing Tips for Carbon 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 Carbon County, WY?

Carbon County is in Zone 5a with an average last frost of May 31. Plan your Celeriac planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Carbon County, WY?

Carbon County, Wyoming is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 31 and first fall frost is September 18.

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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 Carbon County, WY. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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