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⚪ Growing Turnip in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Turnip in this zone. Last frost: May 5. First frost: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 14Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

Zone4a
Last FrostMay 5
First FrostOct 1
Season Length149 days
Days to Harvest45
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)

When to Plant Turnip in Zone 4a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 14

Direct sow Turnip seeds outdoors around Apr 14. Soil temperature should be at least 40°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

Harvest: May 29

First harvest approximately May 29 (~45 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 6

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

Companion Planting

✅ Peas✅ Vetch
❌ Knapweed❌ Mustard Greens

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