Carrots Planting Dates in Northern Illinois

Usual carrots planting periods in Northern Illinois, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.

Carrots dates in Northern Illinois
Activity	Window	Source	Last verified
Planting	April 24 to July 30	source	2026-11-11

Carrots calendar for Northern Illinois
Item	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Planting				Planting window in April	Planting window in May	Planting window in June	Planting window in July

What these dates mean in Northern Illinois

Planting usually runs about 98 days, from Apr 24 to Jul 30.

That start date is about 7 days later than the middle of the 10 places in this data set that report carrots planting dates (Apr 17).

Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Northern Illinois. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Planting dates are a general guide; frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.

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Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: Illinois Extension - When to Plant (Home Vegetable Gardening).