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When to Plant Carrots in Texas

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 7 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 11 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 24 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 29 – Sep 12.

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
HoustonJan 5 – Jan 19Oct 2 – Oct 16
San AntonioJan 28 – Feb 11Sep 5 – Sep 19
DallasFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 6 – Sep 20
Fort WorthFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 1 – Sep 15
AustinFeb 10 – Feb 24Aug 25 – Sep 8
El PasoFeb 2 – Feb 16Aug 28 – Sep 11
ArlingtonFeb 9 – Feb 23Aug 28 – Sep 11
Corpus ChristiJan 3 – Jan 17Sep 29 – Oct 13
PlanoFeb 7 – Feb 21Aug 29 – Sep 12
LaredoDec 23 – Jan 6Oct 2 – Oct 16
LubbockFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 19 – Sep 2
GarlandFeb 7 – Feb 21Aug 29 – Sep 12
IrvingFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 6 – Sep 20
CypressJan 22 – Feb 5Sep 10 – Sep 24
AmarilloMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 6 – Aug 20
Grand PrairieFeb 9 – Feb 23Aug 28 – Sep 11
BrownsvilleDec 12 – Dec 26Oct 12 – Oct 26
McKinneyFeb 17 – Mar 3Aug 23 – Sep 6
FriscoFeb 7 – Feb 21Aug 29 – Sep 12
PasadenaJan 5 – Jan 19Oct 2 – Oct 16
MesquiteFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 6 – Sep 20
KilleenFeb 14 – Feb 28Aug 25 – Sep 8
McAllenDec 12 – Dec 26Oct 9 – Oct 23
CarrolltonFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 6 – Sep 20
MidlandFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 17 – Aug 31
WacoFeb 9 – Feb 23Aug 28 – Sep 11
DentonFeb 13 – Feb 27Aug 28 – Sep 11
AbileneFeb 20 – Mar 6Aug 18 – Sep 1
Round RockFeb 11 – Feb 25Aug 28 – Sep 11
BeaumontJan 17 – Jan 31Sep 11 – Sep 25

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 7 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 11 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 24 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 29 – Sep 12.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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