When to plant carrots in zone 7b
In zone 7b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 1 and the first fall frost around Nov 3. Here is when to plant carrots.
Sow in the bedMar 11
Start pickingMay 20
Plant again for fallAug 11
Your carrot calendar for zone 7b
- Mar 11: Sow carrot seeds in the bed
- May 20: Start picking carrots
- Aug 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 7b. 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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