When to plant turnip in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

MARAPRMAYJUN

Sow Mar 18 · First harvest Apr 27 · Wrap by May 25

Last spring frostApr 15

Direct sowMar 18

First harvestApr 27

Last harvestMay 25

Fall succession sowAug 30

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 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 Aug 30 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does turnip take to grow in zone 7a?

Turnip matures in about 40–60 days from sowing. In zone 7a that means sowing around Mar 18 and first picking around Apr 27.

Will turnip survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — turnip tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

Can I plant a second crop of turnip in zone 7a?

Yes — in zone 7a there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 30 for a second harvest before frost.

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