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Can You Grow Carrot in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

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 Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in New Jersey

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jun 3

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Carrot in New Jersey?

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

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Carrots in New Jersey?

Plant Carrots Mar 15, harvest May 24 – Jun 3.