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When to Plant Carrot in Charlotte Court House, Virginia (23923)

Location

Charlotte Court House, Virginia

ZIP Code

23923

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 22, 2026

Pro Tip: Carrot can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Daucus carota
Days to Maturity 70 days
Mature Height 8-12"
Spread 3"
Type Root
Fruit Size Medium (6-8 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

3" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Carrot in Zone 7b

Carrot (Daucus carota) is a popular garden vegetable. In Charlotte Court House, Virginia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Carrot grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.