Seed-start answer
Carrots is usually direct-sown around Dec 30
In ZIP 90802, carrots is usually direct-sown around Dec 30 instead of started indoors.
Source: long-beach-airport frost station, USDA zone 10b, 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 90802, the Long Beach frost station, and the Jan 20 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Carrots dates for Long Beach, CA
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | December 30, 2025 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |