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When to Plant Carrot in Fairbanks, Alaska (99708)

Location

Fairbanks, Alaska

ZIP Code

99708

USDA Zone

2a

Last Frost

Monday, June 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 20, 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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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Monday, April 20, 2026.

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Growing Carrot in Zone 2a

Carrot (Daucus carota) is a popular garden vegetable. In Fairbanks, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, April 20, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, June 1, 2026. Carrot grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.