When to plant carrots in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 22 and the first fall frost around Oct 15. Here is when to plant carrots.
Sow in the bedApr 1
Start pickingJun 10
Plant again for fallJul 23
Your carrot calendar for zone 6a
- Apr 1: Sow carrot seeds in the bed
- Jun 10: Start picking carrots
- Jul 23: 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 6a. 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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