When to plant carrot in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA zones 6b–7b, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 10 in Shively to April 10 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 16 – April 27 |
| Lexington-Fayette urban county | 7a | April 13 | October 28 | March 23 – May 4 |
| Bowling Green | 7a | April 5 | October 31 | March 15 – April 26 |
| Owensboro | 7a | April 2 | November 1 | March 12 – April 23 |
| Covington | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | March 26 – May 7 |
| Georgetown | 6b | April 18 | October 23 | March 28 – May 9 |
| Richmond | 7a | April 15 | October 22 | March 25 – May 6 |
| Florence | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | March 28 – May 9 |
Carrot in Kentucky: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly March 10 in Shively to April 10 in Shelbyville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky publishes 46 cities with their own frost dates, so the right carrot 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 carrot take to grow in Kentucky?
Carrot takes about 60–80 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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