When to Plant Turnips in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA hardiness 6b to 7b (zones 6b to 7b on this page). Plant turnips by your local frost date, not the calendar — pick your zone below for exact start-indoors, transplant, and harvest dates.
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Turnips planting calendar for Kentucky, Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 6
Projected first harvest
May 21
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 20
Projected first harvest
Oct 4
spring planting
fall planting
Most turnips mature in about 38 to 55 days depending on the variety. Full zone 6 guide (both 6a and 6b) →
Turnips planting calendar for Kentucky, Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 1
Projected first harvest
May 16
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 25
Projected first harvest
Oct 9
spring planting
fall planting
Most turnips mature in about 38 to 55 days depending on the variety. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
Turnips planting calendar for Kentucky, Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 27
Projected first harvest
May 11
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 4
Projected first harvest
Oct 19
spring planting
fall planting
Most turnips mature in about 38 to 55 days depending on the variety. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
Not sure which half-zone you're in? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
Varieties to grow
3 varieties of turnips in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with turnips
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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