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Growing carrot in zone 9a

In USDA zone 9a, the typical last spring frost is March 2 and the first fall frost is November 26. Here is when to plant carrot against those dates.

Direct sow outdoorsFebruary 9 to February 16
Expected harvestApril 20 to May 27About 70 to 100 days from sowing.

These are zone 9a averages

Computed from 2,196 ZIP codes in zone 9a. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for carrot from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.