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When to plant carrots in Zone 6b
In Zone 6b, direct-sow around April 16 – April 30. For a fall crop, sow around June 26 – July 10.
Your carrots timeline — Zone 6b
| Direct-sow | April 16 – April 30 |
|---|---|
| Sow for fall | June 26 – July 10 |
| Zone 6b last frost | ~04/23 |
| Zone 6b first frost | ~10/20 |
Direct-sow when soil warms to 60°F (around the last frost). [src]Cited: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension — “Growing Vegetables: When to Plant Your Vegetable Garden”
Dates computed from Zone 6b's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.
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Last verified 2026-07-16. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension — “Growing Vegetables: When to Plant Your Vegetable Garden”; UGA Extension (days to maturity).