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When to Plant Carrots in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Evansville and as late as Apr 4 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 29 – Aug 12.

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
IndianapolisMar 23 – Apr 6Jul 29 – Aug 12
Fort WayneMar 27 – Apr 10Jul 29 – Aug 12
EvansvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 18 – Sep 1
South BendMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 31 – Aug 14
CarmelMar 24 – Apr 7Jul 29 – Aug 12
BloomingtonMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 3 – Aug 17
HammondMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 28 – Aug 11
GaryMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 4 – Aug 18
FishersMar 24 – Apr 7Jul 29 – Aug 12
LafayetteMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 26 – Aug 9
MuncieMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 2 – Aug 16
Terre HauteMar 18 – Apr 1Jul 27 – Aug 10
NoblesvilleMar 24 – Apr 7Jul 29 – Aug 12
KokomoMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 26 – Aug 9
GreenwoodMar 23 – Apr 6Jul 29 – Aug 12
AndersonMar 22 – Apr 5Jul 31 – Aug 14
ElkhartMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 29 – Aug 12
MishawakaMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 31 – Aug 14
LawrenceMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 3 – Aug 17
JeffersonvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 17 – Aug 31
ColumbusMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 2 – Aug 16
West LafayetteMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 26 – Aug 9
PortageMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 4 – Aug 18
WestfieldMar 24 – Apr 7Jul 29 – Aug 12
New AlbanyMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 17 – Aug 31
RichmondMar 27 – Apr 10Jul 28 – Aug 11
MerrillvilleMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 2 – Aug 16
GoshenMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 29 – Aug 12
ValparaisoMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 2 – Aug 16
Michigan CityMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 4 – Aug 18

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Evansville and as late as Apr 4 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 29 – Aug 12.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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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