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When to Plant Carrots in Washington

In a typical Washington location, sow outdoors Feb 24 – Mar 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 1 in Port Townsend and as late as May 2 in Cheney. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 18 – Sep 1.

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
SeattleFeb 13 – Feb 27Aug 25 – Sep 8
Tri-CitiesMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 19 – Aug 2
SpokaneMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 23 – Aug 6
TacomaFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 22 – Sep 5
VancouverMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 17 – Aug 31
BellevueFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 31 – Sep 14
KentFeb 20 – Mar 6Aug 18 – Sep 1
EverettFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 10 – Aug 24
RentonFeb 13 – Feb 27Aug 24 – Sep 7
Federal WayFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 22 – Sep 5
Spokane ValleyMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 23 – Aug 6
YakimaApr 10 – Apr 24Jul 12 – Jul 26
KirklandFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 31 – Sep 14
BellinghamMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 10 – Aug 24
KennewickFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 7 – Aug 21
AuburnFeb 20 – Mar 6Aug 18 – Sep 1
PascoFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 7 – Aug 21
MarysvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 10 – Aug 24
RedmondFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 31 – Sep 14
LakewoodFeb 11 – Feb 25Aug 29 – Sep 12
OlympiaApr 1 – Apr 15Jul 22 – Aug 5
ShorelineFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 31 – Sep 14
RichlandMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 1 – Aug 15
South HillMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
SammamishFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 31 – Sep 14
BurienFeb 2 – Feb 16Aug 31 – Sep 14
LaceyApr 1 – Apr 15Jul 22 – Aug 5
City of SammamishMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 15 – Aug 29
BothellFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 31 – Sep 14
EdmondsFeb 9 – Feb 23Aug 25 – Sep 8

Showing the 30 most populous of 133 Washington cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Washington cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Washington?

In a typical Washington location, sow outdoors Feb 24 – Mar 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 1 in Port Townsend and as late as May 2 in Cheney. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 18 – Sep 1.

When is the last frost in Washington?

The average last spring frost in Washington ranges from March 1 in Port Townsend to May 30 in Cheney, 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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