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Can You Grow Carrot in Hawaii?

US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b

Won't grow here

Carrots need a reasonable frost-free period and loose soil — challenging in very short-season zones.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Hawaii last frost

no frost

Hawaii first frost

no frost

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in Hawaii

Direct sow

Jan 1

Harvest

Mar 12 – Mar 22

Dates are approximate, based on Hawaii'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 Hawaii

Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Carrot in Hawaii?

Carrots need a reasonable frost-free period and loose soil — challenging in very short-season zones.

What zone is Hawaii?

Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).

When do you plant Carrots in Hawaii?

Plant Carrots Jan 1, harvest Mar 12 – Mar 22.