When to plant carrots in zone 9b
In zone 9b, the last spring frost usually comes around Feb 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 10. Here is when to plant carrots.
Sow in the bedJan 25
Start pickingApr 5
Plant again for fallSep 17
Your carrot calendar for zone 9b
- Jan 25: Sow carrot seeds in the bed
- Apr 5: Start picking carrots
- Sep 17: 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 9b. 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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