When to plant carrot in North Carolina
North Carolina spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 22 in Goldsboro to April 11 in Boone — below are local dates for 96 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8a | March 30 | November 3 | March 9 – April 20 |
| Raleigh | 8a | March 28 | November 8 | March 7 – April 18 |
| Greensboro | 8a | April 1 | November 4 | March 11 – April 22 |
| Durham | 8a | April 2 | November 4 | March 12 – April 23 |
| Winston-Salem | 8a | March 26 | November 9 | March 5 – April 16 |
| Fayetteville | 8a | March 30 | November 10 | March 9 – April 20 |
| Cary | 8a | March 27 | November 8 | March 6 – April 17 |
| Wilmington | 8b | March 19 | November 20 | February 26 – April 9 |
Carrot in North Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly February 22 in Goldsboro to April 11 in Boone, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina publishes 96 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 North Carolina?
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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