WillItGrowHere · living on BackyardYield for now
Will it grow here?
The other question. You’re holding a plant at the nursery. We answer yes, no, or “only if you cheat winter.”
🥕 Carrots
82 / 100
Great fit
Possible almost anywhere, but heavy clay makes forked, stunted roots. Raised beds or sandy soil help a lot.
Winter / hardiness
✓ Zone 8a is workable
Growing-season warmth
✓ Good
Season length
✓ 229 frost-free days
Sunlight
✓ ~8 hours is a good match
Soil texture
⚠️ Clay fights this crop
You still have options
- Use a raised bed or deep container with loose mix
- Try short ‘Paris Market’ types
Want to try anyway?
See varieties with the best chance of success in Charlotte, NC.
Find the best carrots for my locationIf it lives, the harvest question is next.
1–2 lb · $1–$3
How much could I harvest?