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When to plant carrots in zone 6b

In USDA zone 6b, plant carrots around Apr 9, after the representative last frost near Apr 30.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 6b. 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 Columbus, OH

StepDateHow to use it
Direct SowApril 9, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Columbus, OH · Zone 6b Carrots Apr 9 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 30 Cleveland, OH · Zone 6b Carrots Apr 14 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Indianapolis, IN · Zone 6b Carrots Apr 4 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 25 Detroit, MI · Zone 6b Carrots Apr 14 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Kansas City, MO · Zone 6b Carrots Mar 25 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 15