When to Plant Celery in Brooklyn, New York (11249)

Location

Brooklyn, New York

ZIP Code

11249

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Based on last frost Sunday, April 5, 2026 · Zone 7b

Pro tip: Start Celery seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Apium graveolens

Days to Maturity 130 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 8-28 days

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Sunday, January 25, 2026.

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🔴 Difficult

✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Celery is biennial — it seeds in year 2. Harvest umbels just before seeds shatter in summer.

Processing

Cut seed heads into bags, dry 2 weeks, thresh to release seeds.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

In cold climates, dig celery in fall, store roots in a root cellar, and replant in spring for year-2 flowering.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celery in Brooklyn, New York? +

In Brooklyn (Zone 7b), start Celery seeds indoors around Sunday, January 25, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Brooklyn, New York? +

The average last spring frost date for Brooklyn, New York (ZIP 11249) is around Sunday, April 5, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 7b.

How long does Celery take to grow? +

Celery typically matures in about 130 days from transplanting. In Brooklyn, that means you can expect harvest around Sunday, April 19, 2026 plus 130 days.

Should I start Celery indoors or direct sow in New York? +

Celery should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Brooklyn, that means starting around Sunday, January 25, 2026.

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Growing Celery in Zone 7b

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a popular garden vegetable. In Brooklyn, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Celery seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.