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⚪ Growing Turnip in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Turnip. Last frost: Apr 10. First frost: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 20Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone7b
Last FrostApr 10
First FrostNov 7
Season Length211 days
Days to Harvest45
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)

When to Plant Turnip in Zone 7b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 20

Direct sow Turnip seeds outdoors around Mar 20. Soil temperature should be at least 40°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

Harvest: May 4

First harvest approximately May 4 (~45 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

Fall Planting: Sep 12

For a fall harvest, plant Turnip around Sep 12 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Peas✅ Vetch
❌ Knapweed❌ Mustard Greens

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