A comprehensive guide to growing Celeriac, including sun requirements, spacing, when to plant, feeding, and when to harvest.
Soil
What soil is good for Celeriac?
Celeriac requires rich, moisture retentive soil with plenty of compost mixed in.
Position
How much sun does Celeriac need?
Plant Celeriac in a full sun position.
Frost Tolerant
Is Celeriac frost tolerant?
Celeriac will tolerate light frost.
Spacing
How much space does Celeriac need?
Plant celeriac around 45cm apart.
Planting
When should I plant Celeriac?
Celeriac is a cool season crop that is usually planted in autumn, depending on your climate.
Seeds can be sown in late summer and seedlings transplanted in autumn. Seeds can also be sown in autumn.
If transplanting, plant out in the early morning or evening and/or on an overcast day. Avoid planting at peak sun times or on windy days, this will allow your plants to settle in comfortably and protect them from windburn and sunburn.
Feeding
What do I feed Celeriac?
Apply an organic fertiliser to your Celeriac plants throughout the season.
Harvesting
When can I harvest Celeriac?
Harvest when the bulb is roughly 4 inches wide or slightly larger.
Pests
What pests does Celeriac get?
Pests that can affect Celeriac plants include: Aphids, Slug, Snail, Armyworm, Root Knot Nematode.
Diseases
What diseases does Celeriac get?
Diseases that can affect Celeriac plants include: Blight, Brown Stem, Soft Rot, Celery Mosaic, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Yellows, Pink Rot, Powdery Mildew.
Notes
Is there anything else I need to know about Celeriac?
Keep the soil moist in dry weather.
Celeriac are Cool Season Crops
Celeriac are Frost Tolerant