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When to Plant Carrot in Palm Bay, Florida (32905)

Location

Palm Bay, Florida

ZIP Code

32905

USDA Zone

10a

Last Frost

Sunday, January 25, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, December 14, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Carrot directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

๐ŸŒฟ 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)

โ˜€๏ธ 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

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Sunday, December 14, 2025.

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๐Ÿค Good Companions

OnionLeekLettuceTomatoRosemary

โš ๏ธ Avoid Planting Near

DillCelery
See the full companion planting guide for Carrot โ†’

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Growing Carrot in Zone 10a

Carrot (Daucus carota) is a popular garden vegetable. In Palm Bay, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, January 25, 2026. Carrot grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.