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Can You Grow Carrot in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in Maryland

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

May 16 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.