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When to Plant Carrots in North Carolina

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 3 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 18 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 4 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 13 – Aug 27.

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
CharlotteMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 11 – Aug 25
RaleighFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 16 – Aug 30
GreensboroMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 12 – Aug 26
DurhamMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 12 – Aug 26
Winston-SalemFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 17 – Aug 31
FayettevilleMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 18 – Sep 1
CaryFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 16 – Aug 30
WilmingtonFeb 19 – Mar 5Aug 28 – Sep 11
High PointMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 13 – Aug 27
AshevilleMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 8 – Aug 22
GreenvilleFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 16 – Aug 30
ConcordMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 10 – Aug 24
GastoniaFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 17 – Aug 31
JacksonvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 16 – Aug 30
Chapel HillMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 11 – Aug 25
Rocky MountMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 15 – Aug 29
HuntersvilleMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 11 – Aug 25
BurlingtonMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 17 – Aug 31
WilsonFeb 22 – Mar 8Aug 20 – Sep 3
KannapolisMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 10 – Aug 24
ApexFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 16 – Aug 30
HickoryMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 12 – Aug 26
Wake ForestMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 12 – Aug 26
Indian TrailMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 13 – Aug 27
MooresvilleMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 5 – Aug 19
GoldsboroFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 20 – Sep 3
MonroeMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 9 – Aug 23
SalisburyMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 7 – Aug 21
Holly SpringsMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 11 – Aug 25
MatthewsMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 13 – Aug 27

Showing the 30 most populous of 95 North Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in North Carolina?

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 3 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 18 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 4 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 13 – Aug 27.

When is the last frost in North Carolina?

The average last spring frost in North Carolina ranges from March 18 in Morehead City to May 2 in Boone, 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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