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Vegetable Biennial Intermediate Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Carrots

Carrots is a Biennial Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 3–10. It requires full_sun and takes around 60–80 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 60–80 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–10
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Direct Sow
21 days before frost
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Fall Planting
12 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal60–75Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal60–70Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal65–85Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–² Low
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1200 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth0.25" (in)
Plant Spacing3" (in)
Row Spacing12" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)16 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 6.80
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 12" (in)
Min. Volume 5 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Carrots right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

15 βœ… Ready
19 ⚠️ Risk
16 🚫 Not yet
AK ⏳ Oct 16, 04:00 AKDT AL βœ… Oct 16, 07:00 CDT AR βœ… Oct 16, 07:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Oct 16, 05:00 MST CA ⚠️ Oct 16, 05:00 PDT CO ⏳ Oct 16, 06:00 MDT CT ⚠️ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT DE βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 EDT FL πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT GA βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 EDT HI ⚠️ Oct 16, 02:00 HST IA ⚠️ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT ID ⏳ Oct 16, 06:00 MDT IL ⚠️ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT KY βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 EDT LA βœ… Oct 16, 07:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT MD βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 EDT ME ⏳ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT MN ⏳ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT MO ⚠️ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT MS βœ… Oct 16, 07:00 CDT MT ⏳ Oct 16, 06:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT ND ⏳ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT NE ⏳ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT NJ βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 EDT NM ⏳ Oct 16, 06:00 MDT NV ⏳ Oct 16, 05:00 PDT NY βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 EDT OH βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT OR ⏳ Oct 16, 05:00 PDT PA βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 EDT RI ⚠️ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT SD ⏳ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT TN βœ… Oct 16, 07:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT UT ⏳ Oct 16, 06:00 MDT VA βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 EDT VT ⏳ Oct 16, 08:00 EDT WA ⏳ Oct 16, 05:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Oct 16, 07:00 CDT WV βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 EDT WY ⏳ Oct 16, 06:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Direct sow outdoors Mar 10
220 days ago
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Earliest harvest May 9 ~
160 days ago
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Latest harvest May 29 ~
140 days ago
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Fall planting window Sep 3
43 days ago

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1200 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Chives
  • Leeks
  • Lettuce
  • Onions
  • Rosemary
  • Sage
  • Tomatoes

❌ Keep Away From

  • Dill
  • Fennel
  • Parsnips