When to Plant Carrots in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, plant outdoors April 11 to June 20, and expect your first harvest around June 20. Zone 6 also has a fall planting window opening around August 8. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 11
Projected first harvest
Jun 20
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 8
Projected first harvest
Oct 17
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 6
Projected first harvest
Jun 15
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 13
Projected first harvest
Oct 22
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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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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