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Can You Grow Carrot in California?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

California last frost

mid-January

California first frost

late December

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in California

Direct sow

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 21 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on California'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 California

California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Carrot in California?

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

What zone is California?

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

When do you plant Carrots in California?

Plant Carrots Jan 10, harvest Mar 21 – Mar 31.