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When to Plant Carrots in Massachusetts

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Boston and as late as Apr 12 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 25 – Aug 8.

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
BostonMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 17 – Aug 31
WorcesterMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 29 – Aug 12
SpringfieldApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 16 – Jul 30
LowellApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 18 – Aug 1
CambridgeMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 17 – Aug 31
New BedfordMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 13 – Aug 27
DorchesterMar 22 – Apr 5Jul 31 – Aug 14
BrocktonMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 27 – Aug 10
Fall RiverMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 10 – Aug 24
QuincyMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 30 – Aug 13
LynnMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 28 – Aug 11
NewtonMar 22 – Apr 5Jul 31 – Aug 14
SomervilleMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 17 – Aug 31
LawrenceMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 5 – Aug 19
FraminghamMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 20 – Aug 3
Framingham CenterMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 20 – Aug 3
WalthamMar 31 – Apr 14Jul 18 – Aug 1
HaverhillApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 20 – Aug 3
MaldenMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 17 – Aug 31
BrooklineMar 22 – Apr 5Jul 31 – Aug 14
MedfordMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 17 – Aug 31
TauntonMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 27 – Aug 10
ChicopeeApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 16 – Jul 30
North ChicopeeApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 16 – Jul 30
WeymouthMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 30 – Aug 13
RevereMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 17 – Aug 31
PeabodyMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 28 – Aug 11
MethuenMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 5 – Aug 19
South PeabodyMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 28 – Aug 11
BarnstableMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 5 – Aug 19

Showing the 30 most populous of 183 Massachusetts cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Massachusetts cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Massachusetts?

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Boston and as late as Apr 12 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 25 – Aug 8.

When is the last frost in Massachusetts?

The average last spring frost in Massachusetts ranges from April 4 in Boston to May 10 in North Adams, 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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