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When to Plant Celery in Mountain View, Hawaii (96771)

Location

Mountain View, Hawaii

ZIP Code

96771

USDA Zone

11b

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Transplant Outdoors

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Based on last frost Thursday, January 1, 2026 · Zone 11b

Pro tip: Start Celery seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

🌿 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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🌾 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 Mountain View, Hawaii? +

In Mountain View (Zone 11b), start Celery seeds indoors around Thursday, October 23, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Mountain View, Hawaii? +

The average last spring frost date for Mountain View, Hawaii (ZIP 96771) is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 11b.

How long does Celery take to grow? +

Celery typically matures in about 130 days from transplanting. In Mountain View, that means you can expect harvest around Thursday, January 15, 2026 plus 130 days.

Should I start Celery indoors or direct sow in Hawaii? +

Celery should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Mountain View, that means starting around Thursday, October 23, 2025.

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Growing Celery in Zone 11b

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a popular garden vegetable. In Mountain View, Hawaii, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11b, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Plan to transplant your Celery seedlings outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.