When to Plant Turnips in Vermont
In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors Apr 11 – Apr 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 1 in Burlington and as late as Apr 22 in Morristown. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 25 – Aug 8.
Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost.
Turnips Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| South Burlington | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Colchester | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Rutland | Apr 17 – May 1 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| Essex Junction | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Hartford | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Bennington | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Barre | Apr 18 – May 2 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Williston | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Montpelier | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| St Johnsbury | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Brattleboro | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Winooski | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Saint Albans | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Middlebury (village) | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Saint Johnsbury | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Morristown | Apr 22 – May 6 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Lyndon | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Rockingham | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Newport | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Vermont cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Vermont cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant turnips in Vermont?
In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors Apr 11 – Apr 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 1 in Burlington and as late as Apr 22 in Morristown. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 25 – Aug 8.
When is the last frost in Vermont?
The average last spring frost in Vermont ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, 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.
Other Crops in Vermont
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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