When to plant carrots in Aberdeen and Hoquiam, WA

Plant carrots from seed, directly in the garden in Aberdeen and Hoquiam, Apr 1 – May 27. For a fall harvest, plant again Jul 23 – Aug 6.

Moderate Plant seeds in the ground

Why these dates

Aberdeen and Hoquiam's typical last spring frost is March 30. On the coast, the soil is usually ready for carrots around April 1.

Coast. Mild winters but cool, foggy summers. Frost is rarely the problem; warmth is. Pick early, cool-tolerant varieties of tomatoes and squash.

Prepare the bed: loosen the soil and mix in an inch or two of compost.
Plant seeds Apr 1 – May 27, ¼ inch deep, Thin to 2 inches apart.
Keep the soil evenly moist until sprouts appear, which can take one to three weeks in cool soil.
Plant again Jul 23 – Aug 6 for a fall harvest.
Harvest: Pull when the shoulders are about ¾ inch across. Fall carrots sweeten after a light frost.

Carrot rust fly larvae tunnel through roots. Cover the bed with insect netting from sowing on.

Keep the seedbed moist until they sprout, which can take two to three weeks in cool soil.

When is the last frost in Aberdeen and Hoquiam, WA?

Typically March 30. In 9 years out of 10, frost is over by April 25. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for Hoquiam Bowerman Airport.

Is it too late to plant carrots in Aberdeen and Hoquiam?

The spring planting window runs through May 27. If you miss it, plant again for fall from July 23 to August 6.

How long until I can harvest carrots?

About 70 days after planting. Pull when the shoulders are about ¾ inch across. Fall carrots sweeten after a light frost.