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Can You Grow Carrot in New Hampshire?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in New Hampshire

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Jun 26

Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Carrot in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Carrots in New Hampshire?

Plant Carrots Apr 7, harvest Jun 16 – Jun 26.