When to Plant Carrots in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4a, plant outdoors May 1 to July 10, and expect your first harvest around July 10. Zone 4 also has a fall planting window opening around July 19. (4a shown here — see 4a and 4b dates separately below.)
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
spring planting
Direct sow
May 1
Projected first harvest
Jul 10
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 19
Projected first harvest
Sep 27
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 128 frost-free days in zone 4a.
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 26
Projected first harvest
Jul 5
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 24
Projected first harvest
Oct 2
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 138 frost-free days in zone 4b.
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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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