DibbleWhen to plant Carrot
Direct sow 3 weeks before last frost in loose, stone-free soil. Keep the seedbed moist until germination, which can take 2-3 weeks.
When to plant Carrot by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | April 24 | July 3 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 19 | June 28 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 9 | June 18 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | March 31 | June 9 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 20 | May 29 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 7 | May 16 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 8 | April 19 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 10 | March 21 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 11 | February 19 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Carrot:
Better kept apart:
Family and rotation
Carrot is in the umbellifers family. Root and herb family. Rotate to limit carrot rust fly buildup. Learn about crop rotation.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant carrot?
It depends on your zone. Carrot is a half-hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does carrot take to grow?
About 70 days from sowing to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 21 days after that.
What grows well with carrot?
Good companions include Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Pea. Keep it away from Dill.
Plant at the right time this season
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