When to Plant Carrots in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors April 1 to June 10, and expect your first harvest around June 10. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around August 18. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 1
Projected first harvest
Jun 10
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 18
Projected first harvest
Oct 27
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 27
Projected first harvest
Jun 5
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 28
Projected first harvest
Nov 6
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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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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