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⚪ Growing Turnip in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Turnip can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Feb 20. First frost: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Jan 30Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 11x)

Zone10a
Last FrostFeb 20
First FrostDec 1
Season Length284 days
Days to Harvest45
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)

When to Plant Turnip in Zone 10a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Jan 30

Direct sow Turnip seeds outdoors around Jan 30. Soil temperature should be at least 40°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

Harvest: Mar 16

First harvest approximately Mar 16 (~45 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Fall Planting: Oct 6

For a fall harvest, plant Turnip around Oct 6 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Peas✅ Vetch
❌ Knapweed❌ Mustard Greens

Plan Your Turnip Garden

Track Turnip from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

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