When should I plant Turnips in Zone 8a?

Direct sow Turnips outdoors around Mar 15. Expect first harvest around Apr 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Yes. Turnips needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Turnips. Sidste frost: Apr 5. Første frost: Oct 28.

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 15Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dage) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone8a

Sidste frostApr 5

Første frostOct 28

Sæson206 dage

Høst45 dage

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Direct sow Turnips seeds outdoors around Mar 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm afstand).

First harvest approximately Apr 29 (~45 dage from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

For a fall harvest, plant Turnips around Sep 2 (8 weeks before first frost).

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