Planting calendar

When to plant carrots

Carrots are a cool-season crop you sow straight into the ground. Find your USDA zone in the table for the dates. In zone 7, sow around March 25.

Carrots: spring planting dates by zone
USDA zone Start seeds indoors Sow / transplant outside
Zone 3 — April 24
Zone 4 — April 19
Zone 5 — April 9
Zone 6 — March 31
Zone 7 — March 25
Zone 8 — March 7
Zone 9 — February 7
Zone 10 — January 10

Anchored to approximate zone last-frost dates. A guide — confirm locally.

FAQ

When should I plant carrots?

Carrots are a cool crop you direct sow. In zone 7 that's around March 25; the table shows every zone. Cool crops can go before the last frost, warm crops after.

Can I start carrots earlier in a warm zone?

Yes — warmer zones have an earlier last frost, so the dates shift earlier. Compare the zones in the table; a zone 9 garden plants weeks ahead of zone 5.

Other crops

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A planting guide, not a guarantee. Dates anchor to approximate average last-frost dates per USDA zone and will shift with your microclimate and the season. Check the local forecast before planting.