Planting calendar

When to plant carrots in Hawaii

Hawaii spans USDA hardiness zones 10-13. Average last spring frost: no average frost in most of the state. This calendar gives you the indoor start, transplant, and direct-sow dates for Daucus carota.

Hawaii planting dates for carrots

Dates for Hawaii vary significantly by region. Use the average frost date lookup for your specific ZIP code, then apply the standard offsets: direct sow 3 weeks before last frost.

Why these dates

Carrots are slow to germinate (14-21 days) and need loose, rock-free soil at least 8 inches deep. Avoid fresh manure - it causes forking.

The dates above are anchored to Hawaii's average last spring frost date of no-frost, with offsets standard across university Extension publications. For zone-specific local timing, use the frost date lookup tool with your ZIP code.

More on growing carrots

The full growing guide for carrots - varieties, soil, fertilization, pests, harvest, storage - is here: Carrots growing guide.

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