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When to Plant Carrots in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 24 in Washington and as late as Mar 12 in Chevy Chase. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 16 – Aug 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
WashingtonFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 26 – Sep 9
Downtown DCMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Columbia HeightsMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Mount PleasantMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 8 – Aug 22
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Northwest OneMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Foggy BottomMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 8 – Aug 22
Mount Vernon TriangleMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
H Street NEMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Pleasant PlainsMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
NoMaMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
PetworthMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Capitol RiverfrontFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 26 – Sep 9
Park ViewMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Golden TriangleFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 26 – Sep 9
ShawMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
BrightwoodMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Adams MorganMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Kennedy StreetMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Southwest WaterfrontFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 26 – Sep 9
Barracks RowMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Union MarketMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
AnacostiaFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 26 – Sep 9
Colorado TriangleMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 8 – Aug 22
Brentwood VillageMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
The WharfFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 26 – Sep 9
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Van NessMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 8 – Aug 22
Benning RoadMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
HillcrestMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 16 – Aug 30

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 24 in Washington and as late as Mar 12 in Chevy Chase. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 16 – Aug 30.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, 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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