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When to Plant Carrot in Cherry Valley, Arkansas (72324)

Location

Cherry Valley, Arkansas

ZIP Code

72324

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, February 6, 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 8a

Carrot (Daucus carota) is a popular garden vegetable. In Cherry Valley, Arkansas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, February 6, 2026.

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