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When to plant celery in Canberra

Honest answer: celery is a poor fit for Canberra. Celery doesn't have a suitable growing window for your location's climate signals. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.

Cool temperate zone tip

Melbourne is good celery country. Plant January to April for winter harvest.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow celery in Canberra?

Canberra's cool temperate climate makes celery a poor fit: Celery doesn't have a suitable growing window for your location's climate signals.