When to plant caraway in Kansas
Kansas spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant caraway shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 21 in Kansas City to April 14 in Garden City — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7a | April 11 | October 29 | March 28 – April 25 |
| Overland Park | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | March 27 – April 24 |
| Kansas City | 6b | April 4 | November 2 | March 21 – April 18 |
| Olathe | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | March 27 – April 24 |
| Topeka | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | April 2 – April 30 |
| Lawrence | 6b | April 12 | October 28 | March 29 – April 26 |
| Shawnee | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | April 2 – April 30 |
| Lenexa | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | March 27 – April 24 |
Caraway in Kansas: FAQ
When can I plant caraway in Kansas?
Across Kansas, the time to direct-sow caraway spans roughly March 21 in Kansas City to April 14 in Garden City, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the caraway planting date vary across Kansas?
Yes. Kansas publishes 35 cities with their own frost dates, so the right caraway planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does caraway take to grow in Kansas?
Caraway takes about 70–90 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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