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When to Plant Carrots in Minnesota

In a typical Minnesota location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Winona and as late as May 8 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 17 – Jul 31.

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
MinneapolisMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 24 – Aug 7
Saint PaulMar 27 – Apr 10Jul 24 – Aug 7
RochesterApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 14 – Jul 28
BloomingtonMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 26 – Aug 9
DuluthApr 16 – Apr 30Jul 20 – Aug 3
Brooklyn ParkApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 16 – Jul 30
PlymouthApr 1 – Apr 15Jul 20 – Aug 3
Maple GroveApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 16 – Jul 30
WoodburyMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 20 – Aug 3
EaganMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 26 – Aug 9
Saint CloudApr 9 – Apr 23Jul 8 – Jul 22
Eden PrairieMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 22 – Aug 5
West Coon RapidsApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 16 – Jul 30
Coon RapidsApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 16 – Jul 30
BlaineApr 7 – Apr 21Jul 10 – Jul 24
BurnsvilleMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 26 – Aug 9
LakevilleMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 18 – Aug 1
MinnetonkaApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 17 – Jul 31
Apple ValleyMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 18 – Aug 1
EdinaMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 26 – Aug 9
Minnetonka MillsApr 1 – Apr 15Jul 20 – Aug 3
Saint Louis ParkApr 1 – Apr 15Jul 20 – Aug 3
MoorheadApr 7 – Apr 21Jul 11 – Jul 25
MankatoApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 17 – Jul 31
MaplewoodMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 20 – Aug 3
ShakopeeMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 22 – Aug 5
RichfieldMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 26 – Aug 9
Cottage GroveMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 27 – Aug 10
RosevilleMar 31 – Apr 14Jul 16 – Jul 30
Inver Grove HeightsMar 27 – Apr 10Jul 24 – Aug 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 104 Minnesota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Minnesota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Minnesota?

In a typical Minnesota location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Winona and as late as May 8 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 17 – Jul 31.

When is the last frost in Minnesota?

The average last spring frost in Minnesota ranges from April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing, 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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