When to Plant Carrots in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, plant outdoors April 21 to June 30, and expect your first harvest around June 30. Zone 5 also has a fall planting window opening around July 30. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 21
Projected first harvest
Jun 30
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 30
Projected first harvest
Oct 8
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 16
Projected first harvest
Jun 25
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 3
Projected first harvest
Oct 12
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
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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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