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When to Plant Turnips in Missouri

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 24 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 18 – Sep 1.

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
Kansas CityMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
St. LouisMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 26 – Sep 9
SpringfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 18 – Sep 1
ColumbiaMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 22 – Sep 5
IndependenceMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 18 – Sep 1
Lee's SummitMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 17 – Aug 31
O'FallonMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 17 – Aug 31
Saint JosephMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 8 – Aug 22
Saint CharlesMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 20 – Sep 3
Blue SpringsMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 20 – Sep 3
Saint PetersMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 17 – Aug 31
FlorissantMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
JoplinMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 18 – Sep 1
ChesterfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 20 – Sep 3
Jefferson CityMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 22 – Sep 5
Cape GirardeauMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 16 – Aug 30
OakvilleMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 18 – Sep 1
WildwoodMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 14 – Aug 28
WentzvilleMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 17 – Aug 31
University CityMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 26 – Sep 9
BallwinMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 20 – Sep 3
LibertyMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 8 – Aug 22
RaytownMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 18 – Sep 1
MehlvilleMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 18 – Sep 1
KirkwoodMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 26 – Sep 9
Maryland HeightsMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
GladstoneMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
HazelwoodMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
GrandviewMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 20 – Sep 3
Webster GrovesMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 26 – Sep 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant turnips in Missouri?

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 24 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 18 – Sep 1.

When is the last frost in Missouri?

The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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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