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Can You Grow Carrot in Arizona?

US · USDA Zone 9a · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a

Grows well here

Carrots grow well here — direct sow after soil warms in spring for a summer or fall harvest.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Arizona last frost

late January

Arizona first frost

late December

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in Arizona

Direct sow

Jan 20

Harvest

Mar 31 – Apr 10

Dates are approximate, based on Arizona's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Carrot

Carrots require loose deep stone-free soil to develop properly — worth the soil preparation.

Sow seeds directly — carrots hate transplanting. Thin seedlings to 5cm apart for good root development. Deep loose soil is essential; rocky or compacted soil produces forked roots.

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Gardening in Arizona

Arizona spans dramatic climate zones from cool mountain forests to hot desert. Low-elevation cities like Phoenix grow year-round; high-elevation areas are Zone 5-6.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Carrot in Arizona?

Carrots grow well here — direct sow after soil warms in spring for a summer or fall harvest.

What zone is Arizona?

Arizona spans USDA Zone 9a (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a).

When do you plant Carrots in Arizona?

Plant Carrots Jan 20, harvest Mar 31 – Apr 10.