Quick Facts
🌡️ Season
Year-Round
☀️ Sun Needs
Shade
💧 Water
Moderate
📐 Spacing
3 inches apart
🕳️ Planting Depth
1/4 inch deep
📅 Days to Harvest
60–80 days
🧪 Soil pH
6–6.8
🌡️ Min Soil Temp
40°F
🏠 Start Indoors
Not recommended
🌱 Direct Sow
Yes
🔥 Heat Tolerance
Low
❄️ Cold Tolerance
Moderate
When to Plant Carrot by Zone
Planting dates vary by USDA hardiness zone. Find your zone at the Smart Planner.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zones 3–4 (Cold) | — | Apr, May, Jun | — | Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Zones 5–6 (Cool) | — | Mar, Apr, May, Jul | — | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Zones 7–8 (Moderate) | — | Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep | — | May, Jun, Jul, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Zones 9–10 (Warm) | — | Sep, Oct, Jan, Feb | — | Dec, Jan, Mar, Apr, May |
| Zones 11–13 (Tropical) | — | Sep, Oct, Nov | — | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
Recommended Varieties
Nantes
Sweet, cylindrical, great for fresh eating
Danvers Half Long
Tolerates heavier soils
🌿 Companion Planting
Plant With
🟢 peas🥬 lettuce🍅 tomato🧅 onion🌿 rosemary
Keep Away From
✗ dill
🗺️ Growing Zones
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Highlighted zones are suitable for growing carrot.
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