When to plant carrots in zone 10a
In zone 10a, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 31 and the first fall frost around Dec 20. Here is when to plant carrots.
Sow in the bedJan 10
Start pickingMar 21
Plant again for fallSep 27
Your carrot calendar for zone 10a
- Jan 10: Sow carrot seeds in the bed
- Mar 21: Start picking carrots
- Sep 27: Sow carrot seeds again for a fall crop
Raised beds are perfect for carrots: loose soil, no stones. Keep seeds moist until they sprout.
Spacing in a raised bed: 16 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 10a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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