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Growing Celeriac (Celery Root) in Georgia: Heat Is the Challenge

Celeriac needs cool nights (<70°F) and 100-120 days to mature—difficult in Georgia summer. Start seeds indoors early March, transplant late April, harvest when tops yellow in June/July. Roots are edible at any size.

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