When to plant celeriac in Minnesota
Minnesota spans USDA zones 3b–5a, so the right time to plant celeriac shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 7 in Winona to May 22 in Hibbing — below are local dates for 102 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 5a | April 23 | October 16 | April 9 – April 23 |
| St. Paul | 5a | April 24 | October 16 | April 10 – April 24 |
| Rochester | 4b | April 30 | October 6 | April 16 – April 30 |
| Bloomington | 5a | April 23 | October 18 | April 9 – April 23 |
| Duluth | 4b | May 14 | October 12 | April 30 – May 14 |
| Brooklyn Park | 5a | April 30 | October 8 | April 16 – April 30 |
| Plymouth | 5a | April 29 | October 12 | April 15 – April 29 |
| Woodbury | 5a | April 26 | October 12 | April 12 – April 26 |
Celeriac in Minnesota: FAQ
When can I plant celeriac in Minnesota?
Across Minnesota, the time to transplant celeriac spans roughly April 7 in Winona to May 22 in Hibbing, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the celeriac planting date vary across Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota publishes 102 cities with their own frost dates, so the right celeriac planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does celeriac take to grow in Minnesota?
Celeriac takes about 100–120 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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