Time to plant
Carrots are hardy and can tolerate light frost. Because
of that, they can be sown several weeks prior to the last
frost date if the soil is warm enough. The ideal soil temperature
is around 72° F with germination in 6 to 14 days. Avoid planting
where young plants are exposed to long periods of cold temperatures,
which favors bolting.
Carrots are suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown. In a suitable climate, carrots
can be planted more than once a year for a continuous harvest. |
Planting Dates for Carrots* |
| California |
Direct Seed |
North and North Coast
Monterey County north |
Jan. - May
July - Aug. |
South Coast
San Luis Obispo County south |
Jan. - Sept. |
Interior Valleys
Sacramento, San Joaquin valleys |
Aug. - Sept.
Feb. - Aug. |
Desert Valleys
Imperial and Coachella valleys |
Sept. - mid Dec. |
*Areas are large, so planting dates are only approximate, as
the climate may vary even in small sections of the state. Contact
experienced gardeners in your community and experiment on your
own to find more precise dates.
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