When to Plant Carrots in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, plant outdoors January 16 to March 27, and expect your first harvest around March 27. Zone 10 also has a fall planting window opening around October 28. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
Mar 27
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 28
Projected first harvest
Jan 6
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
Mar 27
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 28
Projected first harvest
Jan 6
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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Varieties to grow
12 varieties of carrots in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with carrots
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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