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When to Plant Carrots in Arizona

In a typical Arizona location, sow outdoors Jan 16 – Jan 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 7 in Bullhead City and as late as May 7 in Flagstaff. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 12 – Sep 26. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
PhoenixDec 8 – Dec 22Oct 11 – Oct 25
TucsonDec 23 – Jan 6Sep 24 – Oct 8
MesaJan 16 – Jan 30Sep 12 – Sep 26
ChandlerJan 16 – Jan 30Sep 12 – Sep 26
GilbertJan 16 – Jan 30Sep 12 – Sep 26
GlendaleDec 23 – Jan 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
ScottsdaleJan 16 – Jan 30Sep 12 – Sep 26
PeoriaDec 23 – Jan 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
TempeJan 16 – Jan 30Sep 12 – Sep 26
Tempe JunctionJan 16 – Jan 30Sep 12 – Sep 26
SurpriseDec 23 – Jan 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
YumaDec 11 – Dec 25Oct 5 – Oct 19
San Tan ValleyJan 4 – Jan 18Sep 18 – Oct 2
AvondaleDec 10 – Dec 24Oct 1 – Oct 15
GoodyearDec 10 – Dec 24Oct 1 – Oct 15
FlagstaffMay 7 – May 21Jul 6 – Jul 20
Casas AdobesJan 29 – Feb 12Sep 11 – Sep 25
Lake Havasu CityDec 8 – Dec 22Oct 6 – Oct 20
Casa GrandeJan 8 – Jan 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
BuckeyeDec 10 – Dec 24Oct 1 – Oct 15
Catalina FoothillsJan 23 – Feb 6Sep 4 – Sep 18
MaricopaJan 26 – Feb 9Sep 1 – Sep 15
Oro ValleyMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 19 – Sep 2
Sierra VistaMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 17 – Aug 31
Prescott ValleyMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 4 – Aug 18
PrescottApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 28 – Aug 11
MaranaJan 26 – Feb 9Sep 13 – Sep 27
Bullhead CityDec 7 – Dec 21Sep 30 – Oct 14
Apache JunctionJan 14 – Jan 28Sep 17 – Oct 1
Sun CityDec 23 – Jan 6Sep 22 – Oct 6

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Arizona?

In a typical Arizona location, sow outdoors Jan 16 – Jan 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 7 in Bullhead City and as late as May 7 in Flagstaff. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 12 – Sep 26. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Arizona?

The average last spring frost in Arizona ranges from January 4 in Bullhead City to June 4 in Flagstaff, 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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