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When to Plant Carrots in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 5 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 14 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 17 – Aug 31.

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
AtlantaFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 16 – Aug 30
ColumbusFeb 5 – Feb 19Aug 31 – Sep 14
SavannahFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 7 – Sep 21
AthensFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 18 – Sep 1
South FultonFeb 15 – Mar 1Aug 28 – Sep 11
Sandy SpringsFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 17 – Aug 31
RoswellFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 17 – Aug 31
MaconFeb 21 – Mar 7Aug 18 – Sep 1
Johns CreekFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 17 – Aug 31
AlbanyFeb 10 – Feb 24Aug 28 – Sep 11
Warner RobinsFeb 11 – Feb 25Aug 27 – Sep 10
AlpharettaFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 17 – Aug 31
MariettaFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 15 – Aug 29
SmyrnaFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 15 – Aug 29
ValdostaFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 4 – Sep 18
BrookhavenFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 17 – Aug 31
StonecrestFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 17 – Aug 31
DunwoodyFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 17 – Aug 31
AugustaJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 11 – Sep 25
Peachtree CornersFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 17 – Aug 31
GainesvilleFeb 20 – Mar 6Aug 22 – Sep 5
MiltonMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 12 – Aug 26
NewnanMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 10 – Aug 24
MabletonFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 15 – Aug 29
RomeMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 11 – Aug 25
MartinezJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 11 – Sep 25
East PointFeb 15 – Mar 1Aug 28 – Sep 11
Peachtree CityFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 14 – Aug 28
DaltonMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 12 – Aug 26
KennesawMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 12 – Aug 26

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 5 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 14 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 17 – Aug 31.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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