When to plant carrot in Michigan
Michigan spans USDA zones 4b–6b, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 29 in Port Huron to April 28 in Cadillac — below are local dates for 101 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 6b | April 27 | October 25 | April 6 – May 18 |
| Grand Rapids | 6a | May 6 | October 10 | April 15 – May 27 |
| Warren | 6b | April 21 | October 31 | March 31 – May 12 |
| Sterling Heights | 6b | April 30 | October 24 | April 9 – May 21 |
| Ann Arbor | 6a | May 5 | October 10 | April 14 – May 26 |
| Lansing | 6a | May 1 | October 13 | April 10 – May 22 |
| Dearborn | 6b | May 1 | October 15 | April 10 – May 22 |
| Livonia | 6b | May 1 | October 17 | April 10 – May 22 |
Carrot in Michigan: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in Michigan?
Across Michigan, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly March 29 in Port Huron to April 28 in Cadillac, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across Michigan?
Yes. Michigan publishes 101 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 Michigan?
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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