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When to Plant Carrots in Maryland

In a typical Maryland location, sow outdoors Mar 6 – Mar 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in California and as late as Mar 27 in Westminster. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

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
BaltimoreFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 29 – Sep 12
ColumbiaMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 8 – Aug 22
GermantownMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 6 – Aug 20
Silver SpringMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 9 – Aug 23
FrederickMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 14 – Aug 28
WaldorfMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 16 – Aug 30
Glen BurnieMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 8 – Aug 22
GaithersburgMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 14 – Aug 28
RockvilleMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 14 – Aug 28
Ellicott CityMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 8 – Aug 22
DundalkFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 29 – Sep 12
BethesdaMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 8 – Aug 22
BowieMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 30 – Aug 13
TowsonMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 15 – Aug 29
Aspen HillMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 14 – Aug 28
WheatonMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 14 – Aug 28
Bel Air SouthMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 7 – Aug 21
Gwynn OakMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 15 – Aug 29
PotomacMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 14 – Aug 28
SevernMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 8 – Aug 22
North BethesdaMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 14 – Aug 28
CatonsvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 29 – Sep 12
AnnapolisFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 21 – Sep 4
HagerstownMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 5 – Aug 19
EssexFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 29 – Sep 12
HanoverMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 8 – Aug 22
WoodlawnMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 15 – Aug 29
Severna ParkFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 21 – Sep 4
OdentonMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 8 – Aug 22
Saint CharlesMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 16 – Aug 30

Showing the 30 most populous of 151 Maryland cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Maryland cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Maryland?

In a typical Maryland location, sow outdoors Mar 6 – Mar 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in California and as late as Mar 27 in Westminster. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

When is the last frost in Maryland?

The average last spring frost in Maryland ranges from March 22 in California to April 24 in Westminster, 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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