When to plant carrots in zone 5a
In zone 5a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 4 and the first fall frost around Oct 3. Here is when to plant carrots.
Sow in the bedApr 13
Start pickingJun 22
Plant again for fallJul 11
Your carrot calendar for zone 5a
- Apr 13: Sow carrot seeds in the bed
- Jun 22: Start picking carrots
- Jul 11: 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 5a. 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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