When to plant turnip in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

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Sow Mar 8 · First harvest Apr 17 · Wrap by May 15

Last spring frostApr 5

Direct sowMar 8

First harvestApr 17

Last harvestMay 15

Fall succession sowSep 6

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 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 Sep 6 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

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

Turnip matures in about 40–60 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Mar 8 and first picking around Apr 17.

Will turnip survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — turnip tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

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

Yes — in zone 7b there's time for a fall sowing around Sep 6 for a second harvest before frost.

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