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When to Plant Carrot in Florida

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Direct Sow Outdoors

Thursday, November 20, 2025

State

Florida

USDA Zones

8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

Avg Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Cities Covered

520

Florida Planting Schedule by Zone

Florida spans 7 zones — find yours below for the most accurate dates.

Zone Last Frost Direct Sow
8b Sunday, March 15, 2026 Sunday, February 1, 2026
9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, December 4, 2025
11a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 20, 2025
11b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 20, 2025

Dates based on average last frost. Check your local forecast before planting.

🌿 About Carrot

Scientific Name Daucus carota
Days to Maturity 70 days
Plant Type Root
Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Regular (1 inch/week)
Spacing 3" apart

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Growing Carrot in Florida: Complete Guide

Carrot (Daucus carota) is a crop that grows best when sown directly in the garden. In Florida, the right time to direct sow is around Thursday, November 20, 2025, once soil temperatures are consistently warm enough for germination.

Because Florida stretches across 7 USDA hardiness zones (8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b), planting windows can shift by as much as six to eight weeks from one end of the state to the other. Gardeners in the warmer southern zones can start earlier, while those in cooler northern zones should wait until the zone table above shows their last frost has passed.

With 70 days to maturity, Carrot fits comfortably within Florida's growing season in most zones. In the warmest parts of the state, a second planting later in the season may be possible.

Carrot requires full sun to partial shade and regular (1 inch/week) moisture. Southeastern summers are hot and humid; mulch heavily to retain moisture and shade roots during peak heat.

For the most precise planting dates tailored to your exact location, enter your ZIP code on our planting calendar or use the zone table above to find the schedule for your area of Florida.

Growing Carrot in Florida: Local Tips

Climate-specific advice for Florida gardeners.

Plant as a winter crop

In Zones 7–9, carrots are best sown September–November for a January–March harvest; summer heat causes bolting and bitter roots that are nothing like cool-season carrots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Carrot in Florida?

In Florida, direct sow Carrot outdoors around Thursday, November 20, 2025. Florida spans zones 8b–11b, so gardeners in warmer zones can plant earlier.

What is the last frost date in Florida?

Florida spans 7 USDA zones (8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b), so last frost dates vary by region. Day, Tallahassee, Argyle (8b) sees frost until around Sunday, March 15, 2026, while Long Key, Islamorada, Key West (11b) is frost-free much earlier.

How long does Carrot take to grow in Florida?

Carrot takes about 70 days from transplant (or direct sow) to harvest. In Florida's longer-season zones, a second planting in late summer may be possible.

What USDA zones does Florida cover for Carrot?

Florida includes zones 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b. Carrot grows well across all of these zones with adjusted timing — use the zone table above to find the right dates for your part of the state.

When to Plant Carrot by City in Florida

Dates are based on each city's USDA zone and average last frost.

City Zone Last Frost Direct Sow
Alachua 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Alford 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Altamonte Springs 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Altha 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Altoona 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Alturas 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Alva 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Anna Maria 10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, December 4, 2025
Anthony 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Apalachicola 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Apollo Beach 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Apopka 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Arcadia 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Archer 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Argyle 8b Sunday, March 15, 2026 Sunday, February 1, 2026
Aripeka 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Astatula 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Astor 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Atlantic Beach 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Auburndale 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Avon Park 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Babson Park 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Bagdad 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Baker 8b Sunday, March 15, 2026 Sunday, February 1, 2026
Balm 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Barberville 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Bartow 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Bascom 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Bay Pines 10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, December 4, 2025
Bell 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Belle Glade 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Belleair Beach 10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, December 4, 2025
Belleview 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Beverly Hills 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Big Pine Key 11b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 20, 2025
Blountstown 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Boca Grande 10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, December 4, 2025
Boca Raton 11a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 20, 2025
Bokeelia 10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, December 4, 2025
Bonifay 8b Sunday, March 15, 2026 Sunday, February 1, 2026
Bonita Springs 10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, December 4, 2025
Bostwick 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Bowling Green 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Boynton Beach 10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, December 4, 2025
Bradenton 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Bradenton Beach 10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, December 4, 2025
Bradley 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Brandon 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Branford 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Bristol 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Bronson 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Brooker 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Brooksville 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Bryceville 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Bunnell 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Bushnell 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Callahan 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Campbellton 9a Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026
Canal Point 10a Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Candler 9b Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Showing 60 of 520 cities. Enter your ZIP on the planting calendar for your exact dates.

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