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When to Plant Carrots in Tennessee

In a typical Tennessee location, sow outdoors Mar 9 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 16 in New South Memphis and as late as Mar 24 in Bristol. 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
NashvilleMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 8 – Aug 22
New South MemphisFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 24 – Sep 7
MemphisFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 24 – Sep 7
KnoxvilleMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 5 – Aug 19
ChattanoogaFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 17 – Aug 31
ClarksvilleMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 9 – Aug 23
MurfreesboroMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 4 – Aug 18
East ChattanoogaFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 17 – Aug 31
FranklinMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 8 – Aug 22
CordovaMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
JacksonMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 6 – Aug 20
Johnson CityMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 1 – Aug 15
BartlettMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
HendersonvilleMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 6 – Aug 20
KingsportMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 6 – Aug 20
ColliervilleMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 11 – Aug 25
SmyrnaMar 16 – Mar 30Jul 29 – Aug 12
ClevelandMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 7 – Aug 21
BrentwoodMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 3 – Aug 17
GermantownMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
HermitageMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 12 – Aug 26
ColumbiaMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 4 – Aug 18
Spring HillMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 9 – Aug 23
La VergneMar 16 – Mar 30Jul 29 – Aug 12
GallatinMar 19 – Apr 2Jul 31 – Aug 14
CookevilleMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 2 – Aug 16
Mount JulietMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 12 – Aug 26
LebanonMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 5 – Aug 19
MorristownMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 5 – Aug 19
Oak RidgeMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 9 – Aug 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 70 Tennessee cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Tennessee cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Tennessee?

In a typical Tennessee location, sow outdoors Mar 9 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 16 in New South Memphis and as late as Mar 24 in Bristol. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 7 – Aug 21.

When is the last frost in Tennessee?

The average last spring frost in Tennessee ranges from March 16 in New South Memphis to April 21 in Bristol, 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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