When to Plant Carrots in Utah
In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 30 – Aug 13.
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
| City | Direct sow | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| West Valley City | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Provo | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| West Jordan | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Orem | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Sandy | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Ogden | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Layton | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Saint George | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| South Jordan | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Millcreek | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Taylorsville | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Lehi | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Logan | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 |
| Murray | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Draper | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Bountiful | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Riverton | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Pleasant Grove | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Roy | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Spanish Fork | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Kearns | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Cottonwood Heights | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Tooele | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Midvale | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Springville | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Holladay | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Herriman | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Clearfield | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Kaysville | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 67 Utah cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Utah cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant carrots in Utah?
In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 30 – Aug 13.
When is the last frost in Utah?
The average last spring frost in Utah ranges from March 14 in Saint George to June 4 in Heber City, 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.
Other Crops in Utah
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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