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When to Plant Carrots in Rhode Island

In a typical Rhode Island location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 10 in Newport and as late as Apr 3 in Narragansett. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 7 – Aug 21.

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
ProvidenceMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
WarwickMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
CranstonMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
PawtucketMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 27 – Aug 10
East ProvidenceMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
WoonsocketMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 27 – Aug 10
CoventryMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 28 – Aug 11
CumberlandMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 27 – Aug 10
North ProvidenceMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
South KingstownApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 20 – Aug 3
West WarwickMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 28 – Aug 11
JohnstonMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
North KingstownMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 23 – Aug 6
NewportMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 21 – Sep 4
BristolMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 10 – Aug 24
SmithfieldMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 27 – Aug 10
LincolnMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 27 – Aug 10
Central FallsMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 27 – Aug 10
WesterlyMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 8 – Aug 22
PortsmouthMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 10 – Aug 24
MiddletownMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 12 – Aug 26
BarringtonMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
NarragansettApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 20 – Aug 3
East GreenwichMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
Newport EastMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 12 – Aug 26
Valley FallsMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 27 – Aug 10
WarrenMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
North SmithfieldMar 25 – Apr 8Jul 27 – Aug 10
North ScituateMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 27 – Aug 10

Showing the 29 most populous of 29 Rhode Island cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Rhode Island cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Rhode Island?

In a typical Rhode Island location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 10 in Newport and as late as Apr 3 in Narragansett. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 7 – Aug 21.

When is the last frost in Rhode Island?

The average last spring frost in Rhode Island ranges from April 7 in Newport to May 1 in Narragansett, 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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