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When to plant turnips in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, direct-sow around April 2 – April 16. For a fall crop, sow around July 26 – August 9.
Your turnips timeline — Zone 6a
| Direct-sow | April 2 – April 16 |
|---|---|
| Sow for fall | July 26 – August 9 |
| Zone 6a last frost | ~04/30 |
| Zone 6a first frost | ~10/15 |
Direct-sow 2–4 weeks before the last frost. [src]Cited: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension — “Growing Vegetables: When to Plant Your Vegetable Garden”
Dates computed from Zone 6a's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.
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Last verified 2026-07-16. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension — “Growing Vegetables: When to Plant Your Vegetable Garden”; UGA Extension (days to maturity).