🌿 Celery, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Celery in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
🌱 Plant profile: Celery, with sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.
When to Sow in SEQ
Needs consistent moisture and rich soil. Easier to grow as leaf celery (cutting celery) in SEQ than self-blanching stalks.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Kitchen Uses
- Raw in salads and crudités with dip
- Braised in stocks and soups
- Added to stir-fries and stews
- Juiced for green juices
Health Benefits
- Very low calorie, high in water
- Contains antioxidants and minerals
- Supports hydration and digestion
- May help reduce inflammation
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Pests
- Celery fly
- Aphids
Common Diseases
- Leaf spot
- Early blight
Storage
Fridge in a sealed bag or wrapped in foil, up to 2 weeks
Value
Saves ~$3-5/week, requires care but produces for months
Track Celery in Your Garden
Drag Celery into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Celery to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Celery in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Celery can be sown in March, April, May, June, July. Needs consistent moisture and rich soil. Easier to grow as leaf celery (cutting celery) in SEQ than self-blanching stalks.
What are good companion plants for Celery?
Good companions for Celery in SEQ include Leek, Tomato, Beans.
Plant profile
The celery profile has sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.