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When to Plant Turnips in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 2 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 19 – Sep 2.

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
NewarkMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 28 – Sep 11
Jersey CityMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 28 – Sep 11
PatersonMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 19 – Sep 2
ElizabethMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 1 – Sep 15
EdisonMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 17 – Aug 31
TrentonMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 19 – Sep 2
Toms RiverMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 11 – Aug 25
CliftonMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 19 – Sep 2
CamdenMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 8 – Sep 22
BrickMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 11 – Aug 25
PassaicMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 26 – Sep 9
Cherry HillMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 22 – Sep 5
Union CityMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 11 – Sep 25
BayonneMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 1 – Sep 15
MiddletownMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
East OrangeMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 28 – Sep 11
North BergenMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 11 – Sep 25
IrvingtonMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 28 – Sep 11
VinelandMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 25 – Sep 8
South VinelandMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 14 – Aug 28
WayneMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 19 – Sep 2
New BrunswickMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 17 – Aug 31
UnionMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 22 – Sep 5
PiscatawayMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 17 – Aug 31
JacksonMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 6 – Aug 20
LakewoodMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 11 – Aug 25
HobokenMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 11 – Sep 25
West New YorkMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 11 – Sep 25
Perth AmboyMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 17 – Aug 31
PlainfieldMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 19 – Sep 2

Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant turnips in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 2 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 19 – Sep 2.

When is the last frost in New Jersey?

The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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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