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When to Plant Turnips in Ohio

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 11 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 10 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 16 – Aug 30.

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
ColumbusMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 15 – Aug 29
ClevelandMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 3 – Sep 17
CincinnatiMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 16 – Aug 30
ToledoMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 18 – Sep 1
AkronMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 19 – Sep 2
DaytonMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 16 – Aug 30
ParmaMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 25 – Sep 8
CantonMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 17 – Aug 31
YoungstownApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 8 – Aug 22
LorainMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 15 – Aug 29
HamiltonMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 9 – Aug 23
SpringfieldMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 10 – Aug 24
KetteringMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 16 – Aug 30
ElyriaMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 23 – Sep 6
LakewoodMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 25 – Sep 8
Cuyahoga FallsApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 12 – Aug 26
MiddletownMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 10 – Aug 24
NewarkApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 7 – Aug 21
EuclidMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 3 – Sep 17
MentorMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 22 – Sep 5
MansfieldMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 13 – Aug 27
BeavercreekMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 16 – Aug 30
DublinMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 14 – Aug 28
Cleveland HeightsMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 3 – Sep 17
StrongsvilleMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 25 – Sep 8
FairfieldMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 13 – Aug 27
FindlayMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 15 – Aug 29
WarrenApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 3 – Aug 17
LancasterMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 15 – Aug 29
Grove CityMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 10 – Aug 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant turnips in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 11 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 10 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 16 – Aug 30.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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