When to plant caraway in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA zones 6b–7b, so the right time to plant caraway shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 17 in Shively to April 17 in Shelbyville — below are local dates for 46 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | 7a | April 6 | November 1 | March 23 – April 20 |
| Lexington-Fayette urban county | 7a | April 13 | October 28 | March 30 – April 27 |
| Bowling Green | 7a | April 5 | October 31 | March 22 – April 19 |
| Owensboro | 7a | April 2 | November 1 | March 19 – April 16 |
| Covington | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | April 2 – April 30 |
| Georgetown | 6b | April 18 | October 23 | April 4 – May 2 |
| Richmond | 7a | April 15 | October 22 | April 1 – April 29 |
| Florence | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | April 4 – May 2 |
Caraway in Kentucky: FAQ
When can I plant caraway in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky, the time to direct-sow caraway spans roughly March 17 in Shively to April 17 in Shelbyville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the caraway planting date vary across Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky publishes 46 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 Kentucky?
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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