It is not an easy crop to grow. Special attention must be given to maintaining a steady water supply and providing the proper amount of nutrients to allow for constant growth. Varieties - Varieties more resistant to premature bolting should be used for spring crops in North Carolina.
Smaller cells require more careful water and nutrient management.
Using the most vigorous seedlings increases uniformity of stalk size at harvest and total yield. Whether the soil is dry or moist, transplanting must always be immediately followed by sprinkler irrigation. Additional irrigations should be applied to keep the soil moist for the first 3 weeks after transplanting. However, celery can be grown on most fertile, medium-textured mineral soils with irrigation. These varieties have performed well in North Carolina trials.