When to plant carrot in Florida

Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about December 25 in Sarasota to February 28 in Crestview — below are local dates for 340 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Jacksonvillethe carrot direct sow window (January 11–February 22) has passed for this year.

City	Zone	Last frost	First frost	Direct sow
Jacksonville	9b	February 1	January 5	January 11 – February 22
Miami	11a	January 18	January 13	December 28 – February 8
Tampa	10a	January 20	January 12	December 30 – February 10
Orlando	10a	January 25	January 10	January 4 – February 15
St. Petersburg	10b	January 17	January 15	December 27 – February 7
Port St. Lucie	10a	January 23	January 18	January 2 – February 13
Hialeah	11a	January 18	January 13	December 28 – February 8
Cape Coral	10b	January 16	January 13	December 26 – February 6

Carrot in Florida: FAQ

When can I plant carrot in Florida?

Across Florida, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly December 25 in Sarasota to February 28 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the carrot planting date vary across Florida?

Yes. Florida publishes 340 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 Florida?

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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