When to Plant Carrots in Arizona

Q: When should I plant Carrots in Arizona?

Planting dates for Carrots in Arizona vary by zone. Arizona spans zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b.

Carrots are a popular root vegetable available in orange, purple, white, and yellow varieties. They are rich in beta-carotene and have a sweet, earthy flavor.

Arizona spans USDA hardiness zones 10a, 5b, 6a, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Carrots Planting Calendar for Arizona

▸ Zone 10a ~364 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: January 1 · First frost: December 31 · 364 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	December 11	Dec 11 – Jan 1
Harvest	February 12	Feb 12 – Mar 19
Fall Sowing	November 5	Nov 5 – Nov 19

▸ Zone 5b ~178 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 18 · First frost: October 13 · 178 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	April 4	Apr 4 – Apr 25
Harvest	June 6	Jun 6 – Jul 11
Fall Sowing	August 4	Aug 4 – Aug 18

▸ Zone 6a ~193 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 10 · First frost: October 20 · 193 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	March 27	Mar 27 – Apr 17
Harvest	May 29	May 29 – Jul 3
Fall Sowing	August 11	Aug 11 – Aug 25

▸ Zone 7a ~221 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 25 · First frost: November 1 · 221 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	March 11	Mar 11 – Apr 1
Harvest	May 13	May 13 – Jun 17
Fall Sowing	August 23	Aug 23 – Sep 6

▸ Zone 7b ~235 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 18 · First frost: November 8 · 235 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	March 4	Mar 4 – Mar 25
Harvest	May 6	May 6 – Jun 10
Fall Sowing	August 30	Aug 30 – Sep 13

▸ Zone 8a ~255 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 8 · First frost: November 18 · 255 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	February 22	Feb 22 – Mar 15
Harvest	April 26	Apr 26 – May 31
Fall Sowing	September 9	Sep 9 – Sep 23

▸ Zone 8b ~276 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 25 · First frost: November 28 · 276 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	February 11	Feb 11 – Mar 4
Harvest	April 15	Apr 15 – May 20
Fall Sowing	September 19	Sep 19 – Oct 3

▸ Zone 9a ~303 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 10 · First frost: December 10 · 303 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	January 20	Jan 20 – Feb 10
Harvest	March 24	Mar 24 – Apr 28
Fall Sowing	October 15	Oct 15 – Oct 29

▸ Zone 9b ~329 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: January 25 · First frost: December 20 · 329 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	January 4	Jan 4 – Jan 25
Harvest	March 8	Mar 8 – Apr 12
Fall Sowing	October 25	Oct 25 – Nov 8

Growing Tips for Arizona

Sow seeds directly in loose, stone-free soil for straight roots. Keep soil moist until germination which can take 2-3 weeks. Thin seedlings to 2 inches apart.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Carrots in Arizona?

Planting dates for Carrots in Arizona depend on your USDA zone. Arizona spans zones 10a, 5b, 6a, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Arizona for planting?

Arizona contains USDA hardiness zones 10a, 5b, 6a, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

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