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When to plant carrot in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 18 in Brunswick to March 21 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe carrot direct sow window (March 3–April 14) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8March 3 – April 14
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11February 28 – April 11
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9March 2 – April 13
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10February 28 – April 11
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30February 9 – March 23
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10March 2 – April 13
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20February 22 – April 5
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9March 4 – April 15

Carrot in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant carrot in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly January 18 in Brunswick to March 21 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the carrot planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 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 Georgia?

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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