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When to plant carrots in zone 5a

In USDA zone 5a, plant carrots around Apr 19, after the representative last frost near May 10.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 5a. Your exact city can move earlier or later, so use the ZIP lookup for the frost-station-specific answer.

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Seed starting schedule

Carrots dates for Minneapolis, MN

StepDateHow to use it
Direct SowApril 19, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Minneapolis, MN · Zone 5a Carrots Apr 19 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 10