When to plant carrot in zone 8b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8b

Last frost ~Mar 15First frost ~Nov 15Today

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Sow Feb 15 · First harvest Apr 21 · Wrap by Jun 2

Last spring frostMar 15

Direct sowFeb 15

First harvestApr 21

Last harvestJun 2

Fall succession sowAug 30

First fall frostNov 15

Why these dates work in zone 8b

Zone 8b's last spring frost averages Mar 15 and first fall frost Nov 15 — about 245 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 30 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does carrot take to grow in zone 8b?

Carrot matures in about 65–80 days from sowing. In zone 8b that means sowing around Feb 15 and first picking around Apr 21.

Will carrot survive frost in zone 8b?

Yes — carrot tolerates light frost. In zone 8b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Mar 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 15).

Can I plant a second crop of carrot in zone 8b?

Yes — in zone 8b there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 30 for a second harvest before frost.

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