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When to Plant Turnips in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 21 – Mar 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Mobile and as late as Mar 9 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 1 – Sep 15.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 40–60 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Turnips Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
HuntsvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 30 – Sep 13
BirminghamFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 2 – Sep 16
MontgomeryFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 4 – Sep 18
MobileJan 24 – Feb 7Sep 27 – Oct 11
TuscaloosaFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 1 – Sep 15
HooverFeb 19 – Mar 5Aug 30 – Sep 13
DothanFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 15 – Sep 29
AuburnFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 8 – Sep 22
DecaturFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 29 – Sep 12
MadisonFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 30 – Sep 13
FlorenceFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 25 – Sep 8
Phenix CityFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 14 – Sep 28
GadsdenFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 4 – Sep 18
East FlorenceFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 25 – Sep 8
PrattvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 4 – Sep 18
Vestavia HillsFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 2 – Sep 16
AlabasterFeb 19 – Mar 5Aug 30 – Sep 13
OpelikaMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 27 – Sep 10
EnterpriseFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 12 – Sep 26
BessemerFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 1 – Sep 15
HomewoodFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 2 – Sep 16
AthensFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 3 – Sep 17
DaphneFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 10 – Sep 24
NorthportFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 1 – Sep 15
DixianaMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 23 – Sep 6
PelhamFeb 19 – Mar 5Aug 30 – Sep 13
PrichardJan 24 – Feb 7Sep 27 – Oct 11
AnnistonFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 31 – Sep 14
AlbertvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 10 – Sep 24
OxfordFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 31 – Sep 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant turnips in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 21 – Mar 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Mobile and as late as Mar 9 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 1 – Sep 15.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do turnips take to grow?

Turnips typically take 40–60 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost.

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