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When to Plant Carrots in Ohio

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 11 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 10 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 2 – Aug 16.

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
ColumbusMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 1 – Aug 15
ClevelandMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 20 – Sep 3
CincinnatiMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 2 – Aug 16
ToledoMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 4 – Aug 18
AkronMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 5 – Aug 19
DaytonMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 2 – Aug 16
ParmaMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 11 – Aug 25
CantonMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 3 – Aug 17
YoungstownApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 25 – Aug 8
LorainMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 1 – Aug 15
HamiltonMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 26 – Aug 9
SpringfieldMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 27 – Aug 10
KetteringMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 2 – Aug 16
ElyriaMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 9 – Aug 23
LakewoodMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 11 – Aug 25
Cuyahoga FallsApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 29 – Aug 12
MiddletownMar 27 – Apr 10Jul 27 – Aug 10
NewarkApr 1 – Apr 15Jul 24 – Aug 7
EuclidMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 20 – Sep 3
MentorMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 8 – Aug 22
MansfieldMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 30 – Aug 13
BeavercreekMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 2 – Aug 16
DublinMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 31 – Aug 14
Cleveland HeightsMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 20 – Sep 3
StrongsvilleMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 11 – Aug 25
FairfieldMar 22 – Apr 5Jul 30 – Aug 13
FindlayMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 1 – Aug 15
WarrenApr 10 – Apr 24Jul 20 – Aug 3
LancasterMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 1 – Aug 15
Grove CityMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 27 – Aug 10

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 11 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 10 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 2 – Aug 16.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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