When to plant carrots in zone 8b
In zone 8b, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 15 and the first fall frost around Nov 18. Here is when to plant carrots.
Sow in the bedFeb 22
Start pickingMay 3
Plant again for fallAug 26
Your carrot calendar for zone 8b
- Feb 22: Sow carrot seeds in the bed
- May 3: Start picking carrots
- Aug 26: 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 8b. 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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