When to plant turnip in zone 10a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 10a

Last frost ~Jan 31First frost ~Dec 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

DECJANFEBMAR

Sow Jan 3 · First harvest Feb 12 · Wrap by Mar 12

Last spring frostJan 31

Direct sowJan 3

First harvestFeb 12

Last harvestMar 12

Fall succession sowOct 20

First fall frostDec 15

Why these dates work in zone 10a

Zone 10a's last spring frost averages Jan 31 and first fall frost Dec 15 — about 318 frost-free days. Turnip tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Oct 20 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does turnip take to grow in zone 10a?

Turnip matures in about 40–60 days from sowing. In zone 10a that means sowing around Jan 3 and first picking around Feb 12.

Will turnip survive frost in zone 10a?

Yes — turnip tolerates light frost. In zone 10a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Jan 31) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Dec 15).

Can I plant a second crop of turnip in zone 10a?

Yes — in zone 10a there's time for a fall sowing around Oct 20 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full turnip growing guide →