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Can You Grow Carrot in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in Louisiana

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 10 – Apr 20

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Carrot in Louisiana?

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

What zone is Louisiana?

Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).

When do you plant Carrots in Louisiana?

Plant Carrots Jan 30, harvest Apr 10 – Apr 20.