When to plant carrots in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 10. Here is when to plant carrots.
Sow in the bedMar 4
Start pickingMay 13
Plant again for fallAug 18
Your carrot calendar for zone 8a
- Mar 4: Sow carrot seeds in the bed
- May 13: Start picking carrots
- Aug 18: 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 8a. 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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