When to plant carrot in Virginia
Virginia 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 23 in Norfolk to April 5 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 8b | March 29 | November 12 | March 8 – April 19 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | March 23 | November 18 | March 2 – April 13 |
| Arlington | 7b | March 24 | November 18 | March 3 – April 14 |
| Norfolk | 8b | March 16 | November 26 | February 23 – April 6 |
| Richmond | 7b | April 3 | November 4 | March 13 – April 24 |
| Newport News | 8a | April 1 | November 9 | March 11 – April 22 |
| Alexandria | 8a | March 24 | November 18 | March 3 – April 14 |
| Hampton | 8b | March 24 | November 15 | March 3 – April 14 |
Carrot in Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in Virginia?
Across Virginia, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly February 23 in Norfolk to April 5 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across Virginia?
Yes. Virginia publishes 127 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 Virginia?
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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