Turnip Planting Guide

Quick Facts

Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 6 inches apart

Planting Depth 0.5 inch

Min Soil Temp 40°F

Germination 3–7 days

Days to Maturity 30–60 days

Frost Tolerance Moderate frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–7.0

Difficulty Easy

Planting Schedule by Zone

Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.

Zone 2 Zone 2a Zone 2b Zone 3 Zone 3a Zone 3b Zone 4 Zone 4a Zone 4b Zone 5 Zone 5a Zone 5b Zone 6 Zone 6a Zone 6b Zone 7 Zone 7a Zone 7b Zone 8 Zone 8a Zone 8b Zone 9 Zone 9a Zone 9b Zone 10 Zone 10a Zone 10b

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 2	—	—	May 25	Jun 29	Aug 28
Zone 3	—	—	May 15	Jun 19	Aug 18
Zone 4	—	—	May 10	Jun 14	Aug 13
Zone 5	—	—	Apr 30	Jun 4	Aug 3
Zone 6	—	—	Apr 15	May 20	Jul 19
Zone 7	—	—	Apr 5	May 10	Jul 9
Zone 8	—	—	Mar 20	Apr 24	Jun 23
Zone 9	—	—	Feb 28	Apr 4	Jun 3
Zone 10	—	—	Feb 10	Mar 17	May 16

What you'll need — Your Zone

🛒 Turnip — Seeds & Supplies

🌱 Turnip Seeds

Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.

Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Peas Onion

✗ Avoid Nearby

Potato

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.