Seed-start answer
Carrots is usually direct-sown around Mar 15
In ZIP 28202, carrots is usually direct-sown around Mar 15 instead of started indoors.
Source: charlotte-douglas frost station, USDA zone 8a, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.
This uses ZIP 28202, the Charlotte frost station, and the Apr 5 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Carrots dates for Charlotte, NC
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | March 15, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |