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When to Plant Carrots in Comanche County, OK

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.

Comanche County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost is November 4, giving you a growing season of approximately 212 days.

At an elevation of 637 feet, Comanche County receives approximately 33.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 94ยฐF, providing good warmth for Carrots during the growing season.

Comanche County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
212 days
Last Spring Frost April 6
212 growing days
First Fall Frost November 4

Comanche County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.7-7.8

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (110 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 1 🍅 Harvest: Jun 3 – Jul 8
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (114 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 6 🍅 Harvest: Jun 8 – Jul 13
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (118 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 16 🍅 Harvest: Jun 18 – Jul 23

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.7″/week
You supply
0.4″/week
Watering frequency 1-2 times/week
Season total 779 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 6/10 โ€” consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Carrots needs ~1,435 GDD — county provides 4,346 GDD Excellent fit

Carrots Planting Timeline โ€” Comanche County, OK

Carrots Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow March 23 Mar 23 โ€“ Apr 13
Fall Sowing August 26 Aug 26 โ€“ Sep 9
Harvest May 25 May 25 โ€“ Jun 29

Plant 0.5" deep ยท 6" apart ยท Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February โ€”
March Direct Sow
April Direct Sow
May Harvest
June Harvest
July โ€”
August Fall Sowing
September Fall Sowing
October โ€”
November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

60โ€“80 days

Soil pH

6 โ€“ 6.8

USDA Zone

Zone 7b

Growing Season

212 days

Growing Tips for Comanche County

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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Dill
  • Parsnip

Level Up Your Garden

๐ŸŒพ Save Your Own Carrots Seeds
Life Cycle Biennial
Pollination Cross-Pollinated (insects)
How to Collect Replant roots for 2nd year flowers. Harvest umbels when brown.
Storage Store airtight; viable 3 years at 35ยฐF, under 50% humidity.

Isolate 1/2 mile from Queen Anne's Lace (wild carrot). Biennial โ€” requires two seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Carrots in Comanche County, OK?

Comanche County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 6. Plan your Carrots planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Comanche County, OK?

Comanche County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and first fall frost is November 4.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Comanche County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.