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When to Plant Turnips in Utah

In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 13 – Aug 27.

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
Salt Lake CityMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 30 – Sep 13
West Valley CityMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 22 – Sep 5
ProvoMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 12 – Aug 26
West JordanApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
OremMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 10 – Aug 24
SandyApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
OgdenMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 14 – Aug 28
LaytonMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 10 – Aug 24
Saint GeorgeFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 1 – Sep 15
South JordanMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 13 – Aug 27
MillcreekMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 9 – Aug 23
TaylorsvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 30 – Sep 13
LehiApr 2 – Apr 16Jul 31 – Aug 14
LoganApr 10 – Apr 24Jul 24 – Aug 7
MurrayMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 9 – Aug 23
DraperMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 13 – Aug 27
BountifulMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 15 – Aug 29
RivertonMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 13 – Aug 27
Pleasant GroveMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 16 – Aug 30
RoyMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 13 – Aug 27
Spanish ForkMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 9 – Aug 23
KearnsMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 22 – Sep 5
Cottonwood HeightsApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
TooeleApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 7 – Aug 21
MidvaleApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
SpringvilleMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 9 – Aug 23
HolladayApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
HerrimanMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 13 – Aug 27
ClearfieldApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 11 – Aug 25
KaysvilleMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 10 – Aug 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 67 Utah cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Utah cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant turnips in Utah?

In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 13 – Aug 27.

When is the last frost in Utah?

The average last spring frost in Utah ranges from March 14 in Saint George to June 4 in Heber City, 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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