When to plant turnip in zone 4b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 4b

Last frost ~May 15First frost ~Sep 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Apr 17 · First harvest May 27 · Wrap by Jun 24

Last spring frostMay 15

Direct sowApr 17

First harvestMay 27

Last harvestJun 24

Fall succession sowJul 31

First fall frostSep 25

Why these dates work in zone 4b

Zone 4b's last spring frost averages May 15 and first fall frost Sep 25 — about 133 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 Jul 31 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does turnip take to grow in zone 4b?

Turnip matures in about 40–60 days from sowing. In zone 4b that means sowing around Apr 17 and first picking around May 27.

Will turnip survive frost in zone 4b?

Yes — turnip tolerates light frost. In zone 4b you can sow a little before the last frost (around May 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Sep 25).

Can I plant a second crop of turnip in zone 4b?

Yes — in zone 4b there's time for a fall sowing around Jul 31 for a second harvest before frost.

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