When to plant celery in zone 12a
A planting schedule for celery in USDA hardiness zone 12a, where the typical last spring frost is around Jan 26, 2026 and the first fall frost around Jan 24, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (Wahiawa, HI) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Celery planting schedule for zone 12a
- Start seeds indoorsJan 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2026
- Start hardening offMar 16, 2026 – Mar 19, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsMar 26, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 9, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Wahiawa, HI) in zone 12a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.