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When to Plant Carrots in Wisconsin

In a typical Wisconsin location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Kenosha and as late as Apr 13 in Merrill. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 21 – Aug 4.

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
MilwaukeeMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 30 – Aug 13
MadisonApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 17 – Jul 31
Green BayApr 9 – Apr 23Jul 17 – Jul 31
KenoshaMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 3 – Aug 17
RacineMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 1 – Aug 15
AppletonApr 6 – Apr 20Jul 14 – Jul 28
WaukeshaApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 21 – Aug 4
Eau ClaireMar 27 – Apr 10Jul 22 – Aug 5
OshkoshMar 27 – Apr 10Jul 28 – Aug 11
JanesvilleMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 23 – Aug 6
West AllisMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 30 – Aug 13
La CrosseMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 21 – Aug 4
North La CrosseMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 25 – Aug 8
SheboyganMar 28 – Apr 11Jul 31 – Aug 14
WauwatosaMar 29 – Apr 12Jul 26 – Aug 9
Fond du LacMar 30 – Apr 13Jul 27 – Aug 10
New BerlinApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 22 – Aug 5
WausauApr 8 – Apr 22Jul 12 – Jul 26
BrookfieldApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 22 – Aug 5
GreenfieldApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 22 – Aug 5
BeloitApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 20 – Aug 3
FranklinApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 22 – Aug 5
Menomonee FallsApr 8 – Apr 22Jul 16 – Jul 30
Oak CreekMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 3 – Aug 17
ManitowocApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 28 – Aug 11
Sun PrairieApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 18 – Aug 1
West BendApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 20 – Aug 3
FitchburgApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 17 – Jul 31
Stevens PointApr 6 – Apr 20Jul 15 – Jul 29
SuperiorApr 8 – Apr 22Jul 17 – Jul 31

Showing the 30 most populous of 96 Wisconsin cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Wisconsin cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Wisconsin?

In a typical Wisconsin location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Kenosha and as late as Apr 13 in Merrill. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 21 – Aug 4.

When is the last frost in Wisconsin?

The average last spring frost in Wisconsin ranges from April 19 in Kenosha to May 11 in Merrill, 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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