When to Plant Carrot in Zone 11
Daucus carota
Last updated: Apr 25, 2026 · Sources: USDA, NOAA, Cooperative ExtensionZone 11 Planting Schedule
Direct Sow
Jan 22
Directly in garden bed
First Harvest
Apr 7
60–80 days after planting
Season Ends
May 27
Before first frost (Dec 25)
Quick Facts
Sunlight
☀️ Full Sun
Water Needs
💧💧 Moderate
Spacing
3 inches apart
Planting Depth
0.25 inch
Min Soil Temp
45°F
Germination
10–21 days
Days to Maturity
60–80 days
Frost Tolerance
Moderate frost tolerance
Soil pH
6.0–6.8
Difficulty
Easy
Recommended for Zone 11
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Carrot Schedule — All Zones
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest Start | Harvest End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | — | — | May 22 | Aug 5 | Sep 12 |
| Zone 4 | — | — | May 17 | Jul 31 | Sep 19 |
| Zone 5 | — | — | May 7 | Jul 21 | Sep 9 |
| Zone 6 | — | — | Apr 22 | Jul 6 | Aug 25 |
| Zone 7 | — | — | Apr 12 | Jun 26 | Aug 15 |
| Zone 8 | — | — | Mar 27 | Jun 10 | Jul 30 |
| Zone 9 | — | — | Mar 7 | May 21 | Jul 10 |
| Zone 10 | — | — | Feb 17 | May 3 | Jun 22 |
| Zone 11 | — | — | Jan 22 | Apr 7 | May 27 |
| Zone 12 | — | any | any | year_round | year_round |
| Zone 13 | — | any | any | year_round | year_round |
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.