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When to Plant Carrots in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Mar 5 – Mar 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 21 in Guymon. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 11 – Aug 25.

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
Oklahoma CityMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 10 – Aug 24
TulsaMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 12 – Aug 26
NormanMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 13 – Aug 27
Broken ArrowMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 9 – Aug 23
LawtonMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 13 – Aug 27
EdmondMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 13 – Aug 27
MooreMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 10 – Aug 24
Midwest CityMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 13 – Aug 27
EnidMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 9 – Aug 23
StillwaterMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 7 – Aug 21
MuskogeeMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 7 – Aug 21
BartlesvilleMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 1 – Aug 15
OwassoMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 12 – Aug 26
ShawneeMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 13 – Aug 27
YukonMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 12 – Aug 26
ArdmoreFeb 15 – Mar 1Aug 22 – Sep 5
Ponca CityMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 4 – Aug 18
BixbyMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 9 – Aug 23
DuncanFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 15 – Aug 29
Del CityMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 13 – Aug 27
JenksMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 12 – Aug 26
SapulpaMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 12 – Aug 26
MustangMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 10 – Aug 24
Sand SpringsMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 12 – Aug 26
BethanyMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 12 – Aug 26
AltusMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 10 – Aug 24
ClaremoreMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 7 – Aug 21
El RenoMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 8 – Aug 22
McAlesterMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 11 – Aug 25
AdaMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 12 – Aug 26

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Mar 5 – Mar 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 21 in Guymon. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 11 – Aug 25.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, 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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