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When to Plant Carrots in Missouri

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 24 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 4 – Aug 18.

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
Kansas CityMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 10 – Aug 24
St. LouisMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 12 – Aug 26
SpringfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 4 – Aug 18
ColumbiaMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 8 – Aug 22
IndependenceMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 4 – Aug 18
Lee's SummitMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 3 – Aug 17
O'FallonMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 3 – Aug 17
Saint JosephMar 22 – Apr 5Jul 25 – Aug 8
Saint CharlesMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 6 – Aug 20
Blue SpringsMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 6 – Aug 20
Saint PetersMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 3 – Aug 17
FlorissantMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 12 – Aug 26
JoplinMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 4 – Aug 18
ChesterfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 6 – Aug 20
Jefferson CityMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 8 – Aug 22
Cape GirardeauMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 2 – Aug 16
OakvilleMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 4 – Aug 18
WildwoodMar 15 – Mar 29Jul 31 – Aug 14
WentzvilleMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 3 – Aug 17
University CityMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 12 – Aug 26
BallwinMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 6 – Aug 20
LibertyMar 22 – Apr 5Jul 25 – Aug 8
RaytownMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 4 – Aug 18
MehlvilleMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 4 – Aug 18
KirkwoodMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 12 – Aug 26
Maryland HeightsMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 12 – Aug 26
GladstoneMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 10 – Aug 24
HazelwoodMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 12 – Aug 26
GrandviewMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 6 – Aug 20
Webster GrovesMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 12 – Aug 26

Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Missouri?

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 24 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 4 – Aug 18.

When is the last frost in Missouri?

The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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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