How to Grow Celeriac

A cool-season root for the home garden across the warmer US.

Celeriac is a rewarding cool-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Celeriac is a cool-season crop. In the South and Southwest, plant in fall through winter when the heat eases. See your region on the celeriac page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Brilliant, Smooth-skinned celery root (Johnny's Selected Seeds)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 30 cm (12 in) between plants.
• Sowing: barely cover the seed.
• Water: roughly 6 L per plant every 2 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Celery fly and Slugs. In humid regions, Leaf spot and Sclerotinia can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Celeriac is usually ready to harvest in about 5 months. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant celeriac where you garden.

See also: Celeriac in the plant library →

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