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When to plant celery in Melbourne

Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the celery window:

Sow

September – December

Transplant

Harvest

March

Cool temperate zone tip

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

Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant celery in Melbourne?

In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed September – December. Harvest typically runs March.

Can you grow celery in Melbourne?

Yes — celery grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne is good celery country. Plant January to April for winter harvest.