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Can You Grow Carrot in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 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

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in Florida

Direct sow

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 21 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on Florida'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 Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.