Planting Date · Carrots
Carrots Planting Date Calculator
Calculate the optimal planting dates for carrots based on your USDA zone, last frost date, and preferred start method.
Optimal Soil Temp
50°F
Days to Maturity
70 days
Frost Tolerance
semi hardy
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Input
Fill in the fields below, then click Calculate.
Select your USDA plant hardiness zone (3–10).
Approximate month of your last spring frost.
How you plan to start the crop.
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Tips & Best Practices
- Direct sow carrots 3–5 weeks before the last frost.
- Keep the soil surface moist until germination (10–21 days).
- Thin seedlings to 2–3 inches apart for proper root development.
- Loose, sandy soil produces the straightest roots — avoid rocky or clay soils.