When to plant carrot in Minnesota
Minnesota spans USDA zones 3b–5a, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 31 in Winona to May 15 in Hibbing — below are local dates for 102 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 5a | April 23 | October 16 | April 2 – May 14 |
| St. Paul | 5a | April 24 | October 16 | April 3 – May 15 |
| Rochester | 4b | April 30 | October 6 | April 9 – May 21 |
| Bloomington | 5a | April 23 | October 18 | April 2 – May 14 |
| Duluth | 4b | May 14 | October 12 | April 23 – June 4 |
| Brooklyn Park | 5a | April 30 | October 8 | April 9 – May 21 |
| Plymouth | 5a | April 29 | October 12 | April 8 – May 20 |
| Woodbury | 5a | April 26 | October 12 | April 5 – May 17 |
Carrot in Minnesota: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in Minnesota?
Across Minnesota, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly March 31 in Winona to May 15 in Hibbing, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota publishes 102 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 Minnesota?
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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