When to Plant Celery in Arizona

Growing Celery in Arizona: Complete Guide

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a warm-season crop that needs a head start indoors before Arizona's last frost. Most Arizona gardeners begin seeds indoors around Sunday, November 16, 2025 and move transplants outside around Sunday, February 8, 2026, after the risk of frost has passed.

Because Arizona stretches across 10 USDA hardiness zones (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a), planting windows can shift by as much as six to eight weeks from one end of the state to the other. Gardeners in the warmer southern zones can start earlier, while those in cooler northern zones should wait until the zone table above shows their last frost has passed.

With 130 days to maturity, Celery needs the indoor head start that Arizona's growing season requires. Starting indoors ensures you have strong transplants ready the moment outdoor conditions are right.

Celery requires full sun and regular moisture. Most of Arizona receives adequate sunlight during the growing season, though gardeners in humid eastern regions should watch for fungal issues and ensure good air circulation.

For the most precise planting dates tailored to your exact location, enter your ZIP code on our planting calendar or use the zone table above to find the schedule for your area of Arizona.