When to Plant Carrots in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors March 18 to May 27, and expect your first harvest around May 27. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around September 8. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 18
Projected first harvest
May 27
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 8
Projected first harvest
Nov 17
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 6
Projected first harvest
May 15
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 18
Projected first harvest
Nov 27
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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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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