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When to Plant Carrots in Louisiana

In a typical Louisiana location, sow outdoors Jan 21 – Feb 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 27 in Metairie and as late as Feb 17 in Minden. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 25.

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
New OrleansJan 4 – Jan 18Oct 8 – Oct 22
Baton RougeJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 3 – Sep 17
ShreveportJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 1 – Sep 15
MetairieDec 27 – Jan 10Oct 10 – Oct 24
LafayetteJan 16 – Jan 30Sep 11 – Sep 25
Lake CharlesJan 17 – Jan 31Sep 14 – Sep 28
Bossier CityJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 1 – Sep 15
KennerJan 2 – Jan 16Oct 8 – Oct 22
MonroeFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 23 – Sep 6
AlexandriaJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 4 – Sep 18
HoumaJan 8 – Jan 22Sep 24 – Oct 8
MarreroDec 27 – Jan 10Oct 10 – Oct 24
New IberiaJan 13 – Jan 27Sep 18 – Oct 2
LaplaceJan 12 – Jan 26Sep 21 – Oct 5
CentralJan 28 – Feb 11Sep 3 – Sep 17
SlidellJan 27 – Feb 10Sep 8 – Sep 22
PrairievilleJan 12 – Jan 26Sep 20 – Oct 4
TerrytownJan 4 – Jan 18Oct 8 – Oct 22
RustonFeb 11 – Feb 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
HammondFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 27 – Sep 10
HarveyJan 4 – Jan 18Oct 8 – Oct 22
SulphurFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 2 – Sep 16
Bayou CaneJan 8 – Jan 22Sep 24 – Oct 8
ShenandoahJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 3 – Sep 17
NatchitochesJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 8 – Sep 22
GretnaJan 4 – Jan 18Oct 8 – Oct 22
ChalmetteJan 13 – Jan 27Sep 24 – Oct 8
OpelousasJan 31 – Feb 14Aug 31 – Sep 14
ZacharyJan 28 – Feb 11Sep 3 – Sep 17
EstelleJan 13 – Jan 27Sep 19 – Oct 3

Showing the 30 most populous of 66 Louisiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Louisiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Louisiana?

In a typical Louisiana location, sow outdoors Jan 21 – Feb 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 27 in Metairie and as late as Feb 17 in Minden. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 25.

When is the last frost in Louisiana?

The average last spring frost in Louisiana ranges from January 24 in Metairie to March 17 in Minden, 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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