When should I plant Turnip in Zone 9a?

Direct sow Turnip outdoors around Feb 27. Expect first harvest around Apr 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Turnip in Zone 9a?

Yes. Turnip needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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⚪ Growing Turnip in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Turnip. Baridi ya mwisho: Mar 20. Baridi ya kwanza: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 siku) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

Eneo9a

Baridi ya mwishoMar 20

Baridi ya kwanzaNov 12

Msimu237 siku

Mavuno45 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Turnip in Zone 9a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 27

Direct sow Turnip seeds outdoors around Feb 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm nafasi).

Harvest: Apr 13

First harvest approximately Apr 13 (~45 siku from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 17

For a fall harvest, plant Turnip around Sep 17 (8 weeks before first frost).

Upandaji wa Pamoja

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