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When to Plant Carrots in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 2 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 5 – Aug 19.

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
NewarkMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 14 – Aug 28
Jersey CityMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 14 – Aug 28
PatersonMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 5 – Aug 19
ElizabethMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 18 – Sep 1
EdisonMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 3 – Aug 17
TrentonMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 5 – Aug 19
Toms RiverMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 28 – Aug 11
CliftonMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 5 – Aug 19
CamdenMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
BrickMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 28 – Aug 11
PassaicMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 12 – Aug 26
Cherry HillMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 8 – Aug 22
Union CityMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 28 – Sep 11
BayonneMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 18 – Sep 1
MiddletownMar 20 – Apr 3Jul 31 – Aug 14
East OrangeMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 14 – Aug 28
North BergenMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 28 – Sep 11
IrvingtonMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 14 – Aug 28
VinelandMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 11 – Aug 25
South VinelandMar 27 – Apr 10Jul 31 – Aug 14
WayneMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 5 – Aug 19
New BrunswickMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 3 – Aug 17
UnionMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 8 – Aug 22
PiscatawayMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 3 – Aug 17
JacksonMar 31 – Apr 14Jul 23 – Aug 6
LakewoodMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 28 – Aug 11
HobokenMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 28 – Sep 11
West New YorkMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 28 – Sep 11
Perth AmboyMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 3 – Aug 17
PlainfieldMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 5 – Aug 19

Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 2 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 5 – Aug 19.

When is the last frost in New Jersey?

The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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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