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When to Plant Carrots in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 21 – Mar 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Mobile and as late as Mar 9 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 18 – Sep 1.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 60–80 days

Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Carrots Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
HuntsvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 16 – Aug 30
BirminghamFeb 21 – Mar 7Aug 19 – Sep 2
MontgomeryFeb 13 – Feb 27Aug 21 – Sep 4
MobileJan 24 – Feb 7Sep 13 – Sep 27
TuscaloosaFeb 18 – Mar 4Aug 18 – Sep 1
HooverFeb 19 – Mar 5Aug 16 – Aug 30
DothanFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 1 – Sep 15
AuburnFeb 13 – Feb 27Aug 25 – Sep 8
DecaturFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 15 – Aug 29
MadisonFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 16 – Aug 30
FlorenceFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 11 – Aug 25
Phenix CityFeb 5 – Feb 19Aug 31 – Sep 14
GadsdenFeb 19 – Mar 5Aug 21 – Sep 4
East FlorenceFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 11 – Aug 25
PrattvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Aug 21 – Sep 4
Vestavia HillsFeb 21 – Mar 7Aug 19 – Sep 2
AlabasterFeb 19 – Mar 5Aug 16 – Aug 30
OpelikaMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
EnterpriseFeb 9 – Feb 23Aug 29 – Sep 12
BessemerFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 18 – Sep 1
HomewoodFeb 21 – Mar 7Aug 19 – Sep 2
AthensFeb 20 – Mar 6Aug 20 – Sep 3
DaphneFeb 15 – Mar 1Aug 27 – Sep 10
NorthportFeb 18 – Mar 4Aug 18 – Sep 1
DixianaMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 9 – Aug 23
PelhamFeb 19 – Mar 5Aug 16 – Aug 30
PrichardJan 24 – Feb 7Sep 13 – Sep 27
AnnistonFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 17 – Aug 31
AlbertvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3Aug 27 – Sep 10
OxfordFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 17 – Aug 31

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 21 – Mar 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Mobile and as late as Mar 9 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 18 – Sep 1.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do carrots take to grow?

Carrots typically take 60–80 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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