When to plant carrots in zone 4a
In zone 4a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 12 and the first fall frost around Sep 21. Here is when to plant carrots.
Sow in the bedApr 21
Start pickingJun 30
Your carrot calendar for zone 4a
- Apr 21: Sow carrot seeds in the bed
- Jun 30: Start picking carrots
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 4a. 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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