Carrot plant

When to plant carrots in zone 4b

In zone 4b, the last spring frost usually comes around May 8 and the first fall frost around Sep 28. Here is when to plant carrots.

Sow in the bedApr 17
Start pickingJun 26
Plant again for fallJul 6

Your carrot calendar for zone 4b

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 4b. 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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