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When to Plant Carrot in Tampa, Florida (33607)

Location

Tampa, Florida

ZIP Code

33607

USDA Zone

10a

Last Frost

Sunday, January 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, December 14, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Carrot directly outdoors 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

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Growing Carrot in Zone 10a

Carrot (Daucus carota) is a popular garden vegetable. In Tampa, 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.