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When to Plant Carrot in Spring Lake, Minnesota (56680)

Location

Spring Lake, Minnesota

ZIP Code

56680

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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 3b

Carrot (Daucus carota) is a popular garden vegetable. In Spring Lake, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Carrot grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.