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When to Plant Carrots in Colorado

In a typical Colorado location, sow outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 17 in Grand Junction and as late as May 24 in Edwards. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 16 – Jul 30.

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
DenverApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 20 – Aug 3
Colorado SpringsApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 16 – Jul 30
AuroraApr 6 – Apr 20Jul 16 – Jul 30
Fort CollinsApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 15 – Jul 29
LakewoodApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 15 – Jul 29
ThorntonApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 19 – Aug 2
WestminsterApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 19 – Aug 2
ArvadaApr 7 – Apr 21Jul 13 – Jul 27
CentennialApr 7 – Apr 21Jul 16 – Jul 30
PuebloApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 17 – Jul 31
GreeleyApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 16 – Jul 30
BoulderApr 8 – Apr 22Jul 13 – Jul 27
Highlands RanchApr 7 – Apr 21Jul 16 – Jul 30
LongmontApr 9 – Apr 23Jul 13 – Jul 27
LovelandApr 12 – Apr 26Jul 9 – Jul 23
BroomfieldApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 19 – Aug 2
Grand JunctionMar 17 – Mar 31Jul 31 – Aug 14
Castle RockApr 11 – Apr 25Jul 10 – Jul 24
Commerce CityApr 6 – Apr 20Jul 16 – Jul 30
ParkerApr 11 – Apr 25Jul 11 – Jul 25
LittletonApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 19 – Aug 2
NorthglennApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 19 – Aug 2
BrightonApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 15 – Jul 29
Dakota RidgeApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 19 – Aug 2
EnglewoodApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 19 – Aug 2
Security-WidefieldApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 16 – Jul 30
WindsorApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 14 – Jul 28
Ken CarylApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 19 – Aug 2
Wheat RidgeApr 7 – Apr 21Jul 13 – Jul 27
Pueblo WestMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 21 – Aug 4

Showing the 30 most populous of 65 Colorado cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Colorado cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Colorado?

In a typical Colorado location, sow outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 17 in Grand Junction and as late as May 24 in Edwards. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 16 – Jul 30.

When is the last frost in Colorado?

The average last spring frost in Colorado ranges from April 14 in Grand Junction to June 21 in Edwards, 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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