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When to Plant Carrots in Oregon

In a typical Oregon location, sow outdoors Mar 6 – Mar 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 14 in Beaverton and as late as May 12 in Altamont. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

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
PortlandJan 28 – Feb 11Sep 8 – Sep 22
EugeneMar 14 – Mar 28Jul 31 – Aug 14
SalemMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 9 – Aug 23
GreshamFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 28 – Sep 11
HillsboroMar 19 – Apr 2Jul 31 – Aug 14
BeavertonJan 14 – Jan 28Sep 12 – Sep 26
BendMay 9 – May 23Jun 28 – Jul 12
MedfordMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 6 – Aug 20
SpringfieldMar 14 – Mar 28Jul 31 – Aug 14
CorvallisMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 5 – Aug 19
AlbanyMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 5 – Aug 19
TigardMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 14 – Aug 28
AlohaJan 14 – Jan 28Sep 12 – Sep 26
Lake OswegoFeb 18 – Mar 4Aug 26 – Sep 9
KeizerMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 9 – Aug 23
Grants PassMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 5 – Aug 19
Oregon CityFeb 18 – Mar 4Aug 26 – Sep 9
McMinnvilleMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 15 – Aug 29
RedmondMay 12 – May 26Jun 22 – Jul 6
TualatinMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 14 – Aug 28
West LinnFeb 18 – Mar 4Aug 26 – Sep 9
WoodburnFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 22 – Sep 5
Forest GroveMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 3 – Aug 17
NewbergFeb 21 – Mar 7Aug 30 – Sep 13
WilsonvilleFeb 18 – Mar 4Aug 21 – Sep 4
RoseburgFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 26 – Sep 9
Klamath FallsMay 12 – May 26Jun 26 – Jul 10
AshlandApr 8 – Apr 22Jul 16 – Jul 30
MilwaukieJan 28 – Feb 11Sep 8 – Sep 22
BethanyMar 19 – Apr 2Jul 31 – Aug 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 68 Oregon cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oregon cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Oregon?

In a typical Oregon location, sow outdoors Mar 6 – Mar 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 14 in Beaverton and as late as May 12 in Altamont. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

When is the last frost in Oregon?

The average last spring frost in Oregon ranges from February 11 in Beaverton to June 9 in Altamont, 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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