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When to Plant Carrots in New York

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 19 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 10 – Aug 24.

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
New York CityMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 28 – Sep 11
BrooklynMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 27 – Sep 10
QueensMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 22 – Sep 5
ManhattanMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 28 – Sep 11
The BronxMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 24 – Sep 7
Staten IslandMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 18 – Sep 1
BuffaloMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 3 – Aug 17
JamaicaMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 22 – Sep 5
RochesterMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 2 – Aug 16
YonkersMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 3 – Aug 17
AstoriaMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 28 – Sep 11
SyracuseApr 1 – Apr 15Jul 27 – Aug 10
AmherstMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 3 – Aug 17
ElmhurstFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 2 – Sep 16
CoronaFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 2 – Sep 16
AlbanyMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 23 – Aug 6
Richmond HillMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 22 – Sep 5
West AlbanyMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 23 – Aug 6
GreenburghMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 3 – Aug 17
New RochelleMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 24 – Sep 7
South Ozone ParkMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 22 – Sep 5
CheektowagaMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 3 – Aug 17
RidgewoodFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 2 – Sep 16
Mount VernonMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 24 – Sep 7
Forest HillsFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 2 – Sep 16
Jackson HeightsFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 2 – Sep 16
BaysideFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 2 – Sep 16
SchenectadyMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 23 – Aug 6
UticaApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 21 – Aug 4
BrentwoodMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 10 – Aug 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in New York?

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 19 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 10 – Aug 24.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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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