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When to Plant Carrots in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 10 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 31 – Aug 14.

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
BridgeportMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 14 – Aug 28
New HavenMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 4 – Aug 18
StamfordMar 20 – Apr 3Jul 31 – Aug 14
North StamfordMar 20 – Apr 3Jul 31 – Aug 14
HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 3 – Aug 17
WaterburyMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 24 – Aug 7
NorwalkMar 20 – Apr 3Jul 31 – Aug 14
DanburyMar 23 – Apr 6Jul 28 – Aug 11
East NorwalkMar 20 – Apr 3Jul 31 – Aug 14
New BritainMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 3 – Aug 17
West HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 3 – Aug 17
BristolMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 26 – Aug 9
MeridenMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 24 – Aug 7
HamdenMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 3 – Aug 17
FairfieldMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 14 – Aug 28
West HavenMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 4 – Aug 18
MilfordMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 14 – Aug 28
StratfordMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 14 – Aug 28
City of Milford (balance)Mar 8 – Mar 22Aug 14 – Aug 28
East HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 3 – Aug 17
MiddletownMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 24 – Aug 7
EnfieldMar 24 – Apr 7Jul 24 – Aug 7
SouthingtonMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 24 – Aug 7
SheltonMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 25 – Aug 8
NorwichMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 1 – Aug 15
TrumbullMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 14 – Aug 28
West TorringtonApr 10 – Apr 24Jul 13 – Jul 27
TorringtonApr 10 – Apr 24Jul 13 – Jul 27
GlastonburyMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 3 – Aug 17
NaugatuckMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 3 – Aug 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 10 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 31 – Aug 14.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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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