When to plant celery in Waratah
- Sow in trays: late Aug to mid NovWaratah area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: early Nov to late JanWaratah area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Nov to late JanWaratah area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Waratah. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A slow, thirsty crop grown for its crisp stalks. In Adelaide, raise seedlings in spring or late summer and keep them well watered through the heat, or the stalks turn stringy. Most of the growth comes in the last few weeks, so be patient.