When to plant carrot in zone 7a — planting calendar

Not your zone?

Showing USDA Zone 7A

Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

MARAPRMAYJUNJUL

Sow Mar 18 · First harvest May 22 · Wrap by Jul 3

Last spring frostApr 15

Direct sowMar 18

First harvestMay 22

Last harvestJul 3

Fall succession sowAug 9

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 frost-free days. Carrot tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Aug 9 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does carrot take to grow in zone 7a?

Carrot matures in about 65–80 days from sowing. In zone 7a that means sowing around Mar 18 and first picking around May 22.

Will carrot survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — carrot tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

Can I plant a second crop of carrot in zone 7a?

Yes — in zone 7a there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 9 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full carrot growing guide →