Roots & bulbs
Celeriac
A swollen stem base that develops below a crown of leaves.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Oct–Nov
Core months: October, November
Possible / shoulder months: January, September, December
Temperate
Sow · Sep–Dec
Core months: September, October, November, December
Possible / shoulder months: August
Subtropical
Sow · Mar–Apr, Aug
Core months: March, April, August
Possible / shoulder months: May, June, July, September, October
Tropical
Sow · Apr
Core months: April
Possible / shoulder months: May, June, July
Arid
Sow · Jul
Core months: July
Getting started
Surface-sow the fine seed in trays, keep evenly moist, and transplant sturdy seedlings without burying the crown.
The right conditions
Choose full sun, fertile free-draining soil and reliable moisture.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, keep weeds down and provide support where the mature habit needs it. Watch for local pests and remove damaged growth.
Ready to harvest
Lift swollen stem bases when full-sized.
Related how-to guides
Lift root crops without snapping them
Check a sample root and the variety’s harvest guidance.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.