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Can You Grow Carrot in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in Rhode Island

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jun 3

Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Carrot in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Carrots in Rhode Island?

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