Carrot Planting Guide — All Zones
Daucus carota
Last updated: May 15, 2026Quick Facts
Sunlight
☀️ Full Sun
Water Needs
💧💧 Moderate
Spacing
3 inches apart
Planting Depth
0.25 inch
Min Soil Temp
45°F
Germination
10–21 days
Days to Maturity
60–80 days
Frost Tolerance
Moderate frost tolerance
Soil pH
6.0–6.8
Difficulty
Easy
Planting Schedule by Zone
Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.
Zone 3Zone 3aZone 3bZone 4Zone 4aZone 4bZone 5Zone 5aZone 5bZone 6Zone 6aZone 6bZone 7Zone 7aZone 7bZone 8Zone 8aZone 8bZone 9Zone 9aZone 9bZone 10Zone 10aZone 10bZone 11Zone 11aZone 11bZone 12Zone 12aZone 12bZone 13Zone 13aZone 13b
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest Start | Harvest End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | — | — | May 22 | Aug 5 | Sep 12 |
| Zone 4 | — | — | May 17 | Jul 31 | Sep 19 |
| Zone 5 | — | — | May 7 | Jul 21 | Sep 9 |
| Zone 6 | — | — | Apr 22 | Jul 6 | Aug 25 |
| Zone 7 | — | — | Apr 12 | Jun 26 | Aug 15 |
| Zone 8 | — | — | Mar 27 | Jun 10 | Jul 30 |
| Zone 9 | — | — | Mar 7 | May 21 | Jul 10 |
| Zone 10 | — | — | Feb 17 | May 3 | Jun 22 |
| Zone 11 | — | — | Jan 22 | Apr 7 | May 27 |
| Zone 12 | — | any | any | year_round | year_round |
| Zone 13 | — | any | any | year_round | year_round |
What you'll need — Your Zone
🛒 Carrot — Seeds & Supplies
- 🌱 Carrot Seeds
Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.
Companion Planting
Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.
✓ Good Companions
✗ Avoid Nearby
Dill
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.