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When to Plant Carrots in Delaware

In a typical Delaware location, sow outdoors Mar 10 – Mar 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 2 in Claymont and as late as Mar 22 in Hockessin. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 10 – Aug 24.

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
WilmingtonMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 12 – Aug 26
DoverMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 12 – Aug 26
NewarkMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 10 – Aug 24
MiddletownMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 10 – Aug 24
BearMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 9 – Aug 23
BrooksideMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 10 – Aug 24
GlasgowMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 10 – Aug 24
HockessinMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 3 – Aug 17
SmyrnaMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 12 – Aug 26
Pike Creek ValleyMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 10 – Aug 24
MilfordMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
ClaymontMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 24 – Sep 7
North StarMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 10 – Aug 24
Pike CreekMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 10 – Aug 24
Wilmington ManorMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 9 – Aug 23
SeafordMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
GeorgetownMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 14 – Aug 28
ElsmereMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 12 – Aug 26
EdgemoorMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 12 – Aug 26
New CastleMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 9 – Aug 23

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Delaware cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Delaware cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Delaware?

In a typical Delaware location, sow outdoors Mar 10 – Mar 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 2 in Claymont and as late as Mar 22 in Hockessin. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 10 – Aug 24.

When is the last frost in Delaware?

The average last spring frost in Delaware ranges from March 30 in Claymont to April 19 in Hockessin, 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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