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Can You Grow Carrot in Vermont?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Vermont last frost

mid-April

Vermont first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

70–80 days

When to plant Carrots in Vermont

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 24 – Jul 4

Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont

Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Carrot in Vermont?

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

What zone is Vermont?

Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Carrots in Vermont?

Plant Carrots Apr 15, harvest Jun 24 – Jul 4.