When to plant carrot in Arizona
Arizona spans USDA zones 6a–10a, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about December 14 in Bullhead City to May 14 in Flagstaff — below are local dates for 68 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 9b | January 8 | December 25 | December 18 – January 29 |
| Tucson | 9b | February 5 | December 9 | January 15 – February 26 |
| Mesa | 9b | February 1 | December 10 | January 11 – February 22 |
| Gilbert | 9b | February 1 | December 11 | January 11 – February 22 |
| Chandler | 9b | February 13 | December 5 | January 23 – March 6 |
| Glendale | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | December 30 – February 10 |
| Scottsdale | 10a | January 27 | December 21 | January 6 – February 17 |
| Peoria | 9b | February 5 | December 11 | January 15 – February 26 |
Carrot in Arizona: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in Arizona?
Across Arizona, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly December 14 in Bullhead City to May 14 in Flagstaff, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across Arizona?
Yes. Arizona publishes 68 cities with their own frost dates, so the right carrot planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does carrot take to grow in Arizona?
Carrot takes about 60–80 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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