West Virginia · Garden vegetables

Carrot season in West Virginia

Typically mid-June to mid-October, with peak early July through late September.

Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.

At a glance

Early

From mid-June — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

early July through late September — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through mid-October — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 17 weeks end to end, shoulders included.

U-pick carrots in West Virginia

Some diversified veg farms offer dig-your-own rows — loosen with a fork, never yank by the tops. The picking window tracks the band above: early trips get clean fields, peak (early July through late September) is the sure bet, late season is for quantity.

Farm-to-farm variation is real — up to two weeks either side of the typical window. Plan the trip, then call the farm before you drive.


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Frequently asked questions

When is carrot season in West Virginia?

In West Virginia, the carrot season typically runs mid-June to mid-October, with peak availability early July through late September. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

When should I go u-pick carrots in West Virginia?

Aim for peak: early July through late September. An early trip around mid-June gets first choice of clean fields; a late one is for stock-the-freezer quantity. Any single farm can run up to two weeks either side of the chart — call before you drive.

How long does carrot season last in West Virginia?

about 17 weeks end to end — mid-June to mid-October. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.