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When to Plant Carrots in Florida

In a typical Florida location, sow outdoors Dec 28 – Jan 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 21 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 18 – Nov 1. 103 cities in Florida 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
JacksonvilleJan 4 – Jan 18Oct 13 – Oct 27
MiamiFrost-free: year-round planting
TampaDec 23 – Jan 6Oct 20 – Nov 3
OrlandoDec 20 – Jan 3Oct 21 – Nov 4
St. PetersburgDec 20 – Jan 3Oct 23 – Nov 6
HialeahFrost-free: year-round planting
TallahasseeFeb 11 – Feb 25Aug 29 – Sep 12
Fort LauderdaleFrost-free: year-round planting
Cape CoralDec 19 – Jan 2Oct 21 – Nov 4
Pembroke PinesFrost-free: year-round planting
Port Saint LucieFrost-free: year-round planting
HollywoodFrost-free: year-round planting
GainesvilleFeb 3 – Feb 17Sep 9 – Sep 23
MiramarFrost-free: year-round planting
Coral SpringsFrost-free: year-round planting
West Palm BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
Palm BayDec 19 – Jan 2Oct 21 – Nov 4
ClearwaterDec 20 – Jan 3Oct 22 – Nov 5
Miami GardensFrost-free: year-round planting
Pompano BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
LakelandDec 29 – Jan 12Oct 17 – Oct 31
BrandonJan 2 – Jan 16Oct 14 – Oct 28
DavieFrost-free: year-round planting
Spring HillJan 8 – Jan 22Oct 9 – Oct 23
Boca RatonFrost-free: year-round planting
PlantationFrost-free: year-round planting
Miami BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
DeltonaDec 29 – Jan 12Oct 20 – Nov 3
Lehigh AcresDec 20 – Jan 3Oct 24 – Nov 7
MelbourneDec 23 – Jan 6Oct 20 – Nov 3

Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Florida?

In a typical Florida location, sow outdoors Dec 28 – Jan 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 21 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 18 – Nov 1. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Florida?

The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, 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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