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When to Plant Celery in Red Devil, Alaska (99656)

Location

Red Devil, Alaska

ZIP Code

99656

USDA Zone

3a

Last Frost

Monday, May 25, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Monday, March 16, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Monday, June 8, 2026

Based on last frost Monday, May 25, 2026 · Zone 3a

Pro tip: Start Celery seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Monday, June 8, 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 Red Devil, Alaska? +

In Red Devil (Zone 3a), start Celery seeds indoors around Monday, March 16, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Monday, June 8, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Red Devil, Alaska? +

The average last spring frost date for Red Devil, Alaska (ZIP 99656) is around Monday, May 25, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 3a.

How long does Celery take to grow? +

Celery typically matures in about 130 days from transplanting. In Red Devil, that means you can expect harvest around Monday, June 8, 2026 plus 130 days.

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

Celery should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Red Devil, that means starting around Monday, March 16, 2026.

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Growing Celery in Zone 3a

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a popular garden vegetable. In Red Devil, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, March 16, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, May 25, 2026. Plan to transplant your Celery seedlings outdoors around Monday, June 8, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.