When to plant carrots in zone 9a
In zone 9a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 1 and the first fall frost around Dec 1. Here is when to plant carrots.
Sow in the bedFeb 8
Start pickingApr 19
Plant again for fallSep 8
Your carrot calendar for zone 9a
- Feb 8: Sow carrot seeds in the bed
- Apr 19: Start picking carrots
- Sep 8: 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 9a. 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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