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Can You Grow Carrot in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in Oregon

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 10 – Apr 20

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Carrot in Oregon?

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

What zone is Oregon?

Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Carrots in Oregon?

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