Planting Date · Turnips
Turnips Planting Date Calculator
Calculate the optimal planting dates for turnips based on your USDA zone, last frost date, and preferred start method.
Optimal Soil Temp
50°F
Days to Maturity
50 days
Frost Tolerance
semi hardy
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Input
Fill in the fields below, then click Calculate.
Select your USDA plant hardiness zone (3–10).
Approximate month of your last spring frost.
How you plan to start the crop.
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Tips & Best Practices
- Direct sow 3–4 weeks before the last frost for a spring crop.
- Fall turnips are often sweeter — sow 6–8 weeks before the first fall frost.
- Harvest spring turnips small (2–3 inches) before hot weather sets in.
- Turnip greens are harvestable before the roots are mature.