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When to Plant Carrots in Maine

In a typical Maine location, sow outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 28 in Lewiston and as late as Apr 18 in Sanford. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 18 – Aug 1.

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
PortlandMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 23 – Aug 6
LewistonMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 27 – Aug 10
BangorApr 6 – Apr 20Jul 12 – Jul 26
West ScarboroughMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 23 – Aug 6
South PortlandMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 23 – Aug 6
South Portland GardensMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 23 – Aug 6
AuburnMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 27 – Aug 10
BiddefordApr 11 – Apr 25Jul 11 – Jul 25
SanfordApr 18 – May 2Jul 8 – Jul 22
SacoApr 11 – Apr 25Jul 11 – Jul 25
AugustaMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 24 – Aug 7
WestbrookMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 23 – Aug 6
WatervilleApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 18 – Aug 1
BrunswickApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 18 – Aug 1
York BeachApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 22 – Aug 5
Wells Beach StationApr 11 – Apr 25Jul 11 – Jul 25
OronoApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 14 – Jul 28
LisbonApr 17 – May 1Jul 10 – Jul 24
North BathApr 12 – Apr 26Jul 14 – Jul 28
BrewerApr 6 – Apr 20Jul 12 – Jul 26
Presque IsleApr 16 – Apr 30Jul 4 – Jul 18

Showing the 21 most populous of 21 Maine cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Maine cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Maine?

In a typical Maine location, sow outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 28 in Lewiston and as late as Apr 18 in Sanford. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 18 – Aug 1.

When is the last frost in Maine?

The average last spring frost in Maine ranges from April 25 in Lewiston to May 16 in Sanford, 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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