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When to Plant Carrots in Pennsylvania

In a typical Pennsylvania location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 2 in Philadelphia and as late as Apr 17 in Hermitage. 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
PhiladelphiaMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
PittsburghMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 4 – Aug 18
AllentownMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 1 – Aug 15
ErieMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 12 – Aug 26
ReadingMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 6 – Aug 20
ScrantonMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 28 – Aug 11
BethlehemMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 1 – Aug 15
BensalemMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 2 – Aug 16
LancasterMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 1 – Aug 15
AbingtonMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 9 – Aug 23
LevittownMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 2 – Aug 16
HavertownMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
HarrisburgMar 18 – Apr 1Jul 31 – Aug 14
AltoonaMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 29 – Aug 12
YorkMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 27 – Aug 10
State CollegeMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 3 – Aug 17
Wilkes-BarreMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 28 – Aug 11
NorristownMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 8 – Aug 22
ChesterMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 24 – Sep 7
Mount LebanonMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 5 – Aug 19
Bethel ParkMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 5 – Aug 19
WayneMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 8 – Aug 22
RadnorMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 8 – Aug 22
WilliamsportMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 1 – Aug 15
MonroevilleMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 2 – Aug 16
Cranberry TownshipMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 16 – Aug 30
Drexel HillMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 18 – Sep 1
PlumMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 9 – Aug 23
Back MountainMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 28 – Aug 11
EastonMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 2 – Aug 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 121 Pennsylvania cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Pennsylvania cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Pennsylvania?

In a typical Pennsylvania location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 2 in Philadelphia and as late as Apr 17 in Hermitage. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 2 – Aug 16.

When is the last frost in Pennsylvania?

The average last spring frost in Pennsylvania ranges from March 30 in Philadelphia to May 15 in Hermitage, 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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