When to plant carrot in Maryland
Maryland spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 1 in California to April 3 in Westminster — below are local dates for 139 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 8a | March 24 | November 21 | March 3 – April 14 |
| Columbia | 7b | April 5 | November 9 | March 15 – April 26 |
| Germantown | 7b | April 14 | October 29 | March 24 – May 5 |
| Frederick | 7b | April 2 | November 6 | March 12 – April 23 |
| Waldorf | 7b | April 17 | October 27 | March 27 – May 8 |
| Silver Spring | 7b | April 10 | November 1 | March 20 – May 1 |
| Ellicott City | 7b | April 2 | November 7 | March 12 – April 23 |
| Glen Burnie | 7b | April 10 | October 31 | March 20 – May 1 |
Carrot in Maryland: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in Maryland?
Across Maryland, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly March 1 in California to April 3 in Westminster, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across Maryland?
Yes. Maryland publishes 139 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 Maryland?
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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