🥕 When to Plant Carrot

When should I plant carrot?

Plant carrot outdoors 4 weeks before last frost.

Is carrot frost sensitive?

Carrot can tolerate light frost, surviving temperatures as low as 32°F. This makes it a great candidate for early spring or fall planting when other crops can't go out yet.

What temperature does carrot need?

Carrot grows best between 45°F and 75°F. It can survive down to 32°F, but growth slows significantly below 45°F. It prefers cool weather and may bolt or stop producing if summer heat arrives early.

How long does carrot take to grow?

Carrot typically takes 70–80 days from transplant (or direct sow) to first harvest.

Is it too cold to plant carrot?

It is too cold to plant Carrot outdoors when nighttime temperatures are falling below 32°F. While Carrot can tolerate temperatures as low as 32°F, growth will be slow until nights consistently exceed 45°F. Use CanIPlant to check your local 7-day forecast and get a real-time answer for your ZIP code.

Is it too hot to plant carrot?

Carrot starts to struggle when temperatures climb above 75°F. As a cool-season crop, Carrot is especially heat-sensitive — high temperatures cause bolting, bitter flavor, or complete crop failure. Avoid planting in the peak of summer and opt for spring or fall instead. CanIPlant checks your local forecast highs to flag this automatically.

Any tips for growing carrot?

Direct sow only. Needs loose, deep soil.