When to Plant Carrots in Kansas
In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Kansas City and as late as Mar 31 in Garden City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 3 – Aug 17.
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
| City | Direct sow | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Overland Park | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Kansas City | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Olathe | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Topeka | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Lawrence | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Aug 5 – Aug 19 |
| Shawnee | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Manhattan | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Lenexa | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Salina | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Hutchinson | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Leavenworth | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Leawood | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Dodge City | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Garden City | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Emporia | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Junction City | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Derby | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Prairie Village | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Hays | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Gardner | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Liberal | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Pittsburg | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Newton | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Great Bend | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| McPherson | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| El Dorado | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Andover | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Ottawa | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Winfield | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 40 Kansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kansas cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant carrots in Kansas?
In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Kansas City and as late as Mar 31 in Garden City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 3 – Aug 17.
When is the last frost in Kansas?
The average last spring frost in Kansas ranges from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, 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.
Other Crops in Kansas
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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