When to plant carrot in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–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 18 in Edinburg to March 31 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | January 12 – February 23 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | February 4 – March 18 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | February 9 – March 23 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | January 30 – March 13 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | February 12 – March 26 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | February 9 – March 23 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | February 16 – March 30 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | January 1 – February 12 |
Carrot in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly December 18 in Edinburg to March 31 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 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 Texas?
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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