When should I plant carrots in ZIP 64106?

In ZIP 64106, the main carrots target is around Mar 25, based on the representative Kansas City frost station and USDA zone 6b.

When should I start carrots seeds indoors in 64106?

Carrots is usually direct-sown for ZIP 64106. Use the Mar 25 planting window instead of starting it indoors.

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

ZIP 64106 planting calendar

When to plant carrots in Kansas City, MO - Zone 6b

Q: When is the first frost in Kansas City?

Kansas City (ZIP 64106) has an average first fall frost around Oct 20, leaving about 188 frost-free days.

In ZIP 64106, plant carrots around Mar 25; this uses the Kansas City frost station, USDA zone 6b, and carrots timing rules.

Your Kansas City calendar has a 188-day estimated frost-free season. This estimate uses the representative Kansas City frost station, USDA zone 6b, and carrots timing rules.

Source: kansas-city-downtown frost station, USDA zone 6b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.

USDA zone 6b Kansas City frost station University of Missouri Extension Updated 2026-06-28

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Answer first

When to start carrots seeds indoors in Kansas City

In ZIP 64106, carrots is usually direct-sown around Mar 25 instead of started indoors.

Carrots is normally direct-sown in Kansas City. Use around Mar 25 as the outdoor planting window for ZIP 64106.

Seed starting schedule

Carrots dates for Kansas City, MO

Step	Date	How to use it
Direct Sow	March 25, 2026	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Last frost

When is the last frost in Kansas City?

Kansas City (ZIP 64106) has an average last spring frost around Apr 15.

First frost

When is the first frost in Kansas City?

The average first fall frost is around Oct 20, giving about 188 frost-free days.

Season map

Carrots windows by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Direct sow

Mar 25

Harvest

Jun 3

Frost watch

Aug 11

Reminder workflow

Every date has a next action

Direct sow carrotsMar 25

Last frost windowApr 15

First carrots harvest windowJun 3

Last carrots sowing targetAug 11

Signal	Value	Why it matters
Last frost estimate	April 15, 2026	Warm-season transplant risk starts falling after this window.
First frost estimate	October 20, 2026	Fall planting counts backward from this date.
Season length	188 days	Longer seasons can support succession crops.
Spacing	2-3 in	Airflow and root space affect yield.
Soil temperature	45 F+	Seeds and transplants stall in cold soil.

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Local data

Why this date changes by ZIP

Kansas City frost history and USDA zone 6b shift the safe planting window. GrowZone uses a local representative station instead of one national rule.

University of Missouri Extension is the kind of local source to verify against when a crop is expensive, weather is unusual, or your yard has a cold pocket.

Crop note

Carrots timing notes

Direct sow only; carrots dislike transplanting. Carrots prefers full sun, 2-3 in spacing, and soil near 45 F+.

For fall, count backward from Oct 20. A conservative last sowing target is around Aug 11.