When should I plant Turnip in Zone 9b?

Direct sow Turnip outdoors around Feb 17. Expect first harvest around Apr 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Turnip in Zone 9b?

Yes. Turnip needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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⚪ Growing Turnip in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Turnip. Baridi ya mwisho: Mar 10. Baridi ya kwanza: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 17Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 siku) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

Eneo9b

Baridi ya mwishoMar 10

Baridi ya kwanzaNov 15

Msimu250 siku

Mavuno45 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Turnip in Zone 9b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 17

Direct sow Turnip seeds outdoors around Feb 17. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm nafasi).

Harvest: Apr 3

First harvest approximately Apr 3 (~45 siku from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Sep 20

For a fall harvest, plant Turnip around Sep 20 (8 weeks before first frost).

Upandaji wa Pamoja

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