How Celery Is Produced

Celery seed is very small and difficult to germi- nate. All commercial celery is planted as transplants grown in greenhouses and nurseries. Celery grown from transplants is more uniform than that grown from seed and takes less time to produce a crop in the field.

Where is celery mostly produced?

Today — California still grows most of the nation’s celery. Today California grows about 28,000 acres of celery and accounts for 80% of the United States supply; Mexico, Arizona, Michigan and Florida produce the rest.

Which state produces the most celery?

California produces 90-95% of the US celery crop. Michigan is the only other state which currently reports acreage [8], although Texas and Florida have also historically been important producers [3].