When to plant celery in Darwin
Honest answer: celery is a poor fit for Darwin. Celery can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 26°C for too much of the year. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.
Tropical zone tip
Celery is genuinely difficult in Darwin. Try cutting celery in May–July for the best chance.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives celery plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Can you grow celery in Darwin?
Darwin's tropical climate makes celery a poor fit: Celery can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 26°C for too much of the year.