When to plant carrot in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

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Sow Mar 8 · First harvest May 12 · Wrap by Jun 23

Last spring frostApr 5

Direct sowMar 8

First harvestMay 12

Last harvestJun 23

Fall succession sowAug 16

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 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 16 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

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

Carrot matures in about 65–80 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Mar 8 and first picking around May 12.

Will carrot survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — carrot tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

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

Yes — in zone 7b there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 16 for a second harvest before frost.

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