When to Plant Carrots in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors February 15 to April 26, and expect your first harvest around April 26. Zone 9 also has a fall planting window opening around September 29. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 15
Projected first harvest
Apr 26
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 29
Projected first harvest
Dec 8
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Carrots planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 1
Projected first harvest
Apr 12
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 13
Projected first harvest
Dec 22
spring planting
fall planting
Most carrots mature in about 54 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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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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