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When to Plant Turnips in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Chaparral and as late as Apr 26 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 20 – Sep 3.

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
AlbuquerqueMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 25 – Sep 8
Las CrucesFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 4 – Sep 18
Rio RanchoMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 23 – Sep 6
Enchanted HillsMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 14 – Aug 28
Santa FeApr 16 – Apr 30Jul 28 – Aug 11
RoswellMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 21 – Sep 4
FarmingtonApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 4 – Aug 18
South ValleyMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 15 – Aug 29
ClovisMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 20 – Sep 3
HobbsFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 1 – Sep 15
AlamogordoFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 9 – Sep 23
CarlsbadFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 3 – Sep 17
GallupApr 13 – Apr 27Jul 29 – Aug 12
Sunland ParkFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 2 – Sep 16
Los LunasMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 12 – Aug 26
ChaparralJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 11 – Sep 25
DemingMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 25 – Sep 8
Las VegasApr 26 – May 10Jul 22 – Aug 5
ArtesiaMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 20 – Sep 3
Los AlamosApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 3 – Aug 17
PortalesMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 17 – Aug 31
LovingtonFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 4 – Sep 18
North ValleyMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 11 – Aug 25
EspanolaApr 13 – Apr 27Jul 28 – Aug 11
Silver CityMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 30 – Sep 13
AnthonyJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 11 – Sep 25
GrantsApr 19 – May 3Jul 25 – Aug 8

Showing the 27 most populous of 27 New Mexico cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Mexico cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant turnips in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Chaparral and as late as Apr 26 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 20 – Sep 3.

When is the last frost in New Mexico?

The average last spring frost in New Mexico ranges from February 28 in Chaparral to May 24 in Las Vegas, 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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