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When to Plant Carrots in Grayson County, TX

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.

Grayson County, Texas is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 14 and the first fall frost is November 18, giving you a growing season of approximately 249 days.

At an elevation of 248 feet, Grayson County receives approximately 71.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 88ยฐF, providing good warmth for Carrots during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Carrots root diseases.

Grayson County, TX (Zone 7b) Long season
249 days
Last Spring Frost March 14
249 growing days
First Fall Frost November 18

Grayson County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Carrots Planting Timeline โ€” Grayson County, TX

Carrots Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow February 28 Feb 28 โ€“ Mar 21
Harvest May 2 May 2 โ€“ Jun 6
Fall Sowing September 9 Sep 9 โ€“ Sep 23

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

โ˜€๏ธ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

๐Ÿ’ง Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

๐Ÿ“… Days to Maturity

60โ€“80 days

๐Ÿงช Soil pH

Needs 6โ€“6.8 ยท Your soil: N/A

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

๐Ÿ“† Growing Season

249 days in Grayson County

Growing Tips for Grayson 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

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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 Grayson County, TX?

Grayson County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 14. Plan your Carrots planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Grayson County, TX?

Grayson County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 14 and first fall frost is November 18.

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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 Grayson County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.