Monarch
A reliable selection with smooth, round roots and good standing power in the ground.
When to plant Celeriac in Brighton
Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
A slow-growing root crop for deep, fertile, moisture-retentive soil. In the UK, sow under cover, plant out after frost risk has passed, and keep plants evenly watered. Lift roots from autumn onwards, leaving sound roots in the ground into winter where the soil stays workable.
40 cm · Full Sun · High Water
Calibrated to Brighton · last frost ≈ 10 Apr
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow indoors | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Harvest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
01
Prepare the Bed
27 Mar to 17 AprWork the soil deeply and break it down to a fine tilth around 27th March - 17th April. Remove stones and any hard lumps, then mix in well-rotted compost. Avoid fresh manure, because it makes the roots fork.
02
Sow Seeds Indoors
8 Feb to 27 FebSow seeds thinly on the surface of moist seed compost around 8th February - 27th February and cover with a light dusting of vermiculite. Keep them at in bright light and keep the compost evenly moist.
03
Prick Out Seedlings
1 Mar to 3 Apr Dates as each sowing reaches this stageWhen seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out from 1st March - 3rd April into individual small pots or modules. Handle them by the leaves and keep the young plants in bright light with evenly moist compost.
04
Harden Off and Plant Out
24 Apr to 8 MayHarden plants off for 7 to 10 days, then plant out around 24th April - 8th May after frost risk has passed. Space plants apart with the crown at soil level. Water in thoroughly and keep the soil evenly moist.
05
Harvest Roots
30 Aug to 20 Nov Dates as each sowing reaches this stageLift roots from 30th August and keep harvesting through 20th November. Leave sound roots in the ground over winter if the soil drains well, then lift them as needed before they start to run down.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Celeriac to consider
Asterix
Produces firm roots with a neat shape and steady performance in the vegetable patch.
Giant Prague
A long-established type that gives large, usable roots and is widely grown in Britain.
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See how Celeriac timing shifts in other towns with different frost dates.