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When to Plant Turnips in Washington

In a typical Washington location, sow outdoors Feb 24 – Mar 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 1 in Port Townsend and as late as May 2 in Cheney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 1 – Sep 15.

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
SeattleFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 8 – Sep 22
Tri-CitiesMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 2 – Aug 16
SpokaneMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 6 – Aug 20
TacomaFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 5 – Sep 19
VancouverMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 31 – Sep 14
BellevueFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
KentFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 1 – Sep 15
EverettFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 24 – Sep 7
RentonFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 7 – Sep 21
Federal WayFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 5 – Sep 19
Spokane ValleyMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 6 – Aug 20
YakimaApr 10 – Apr 24Jul 26 – Aug 9
KirklandFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
BellinghamMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 24 – Sep 7
KennewickFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 21 – Sep 4
AuburnFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 1 – Sep 15
PascoFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 21 – Sep 4
MarysvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 24 – Sep 7
RedmondFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
LakewoodFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 12 – Sep 26
OlympiaApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 5 – Aug 19
ShorelineFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
RichlandMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 15 – Aug 29
South HillMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
SammamishFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
BurienFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 14 – Sep 28
LaceyApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 5 – Aug 19
City of SammamishMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 29 – Sep 12
BothellFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
EdmondsFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 8 – Sep 22

Showing the 30 most populous of 133 Washington cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Washington cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant turnips in Washington?

In a typical Washington location, sow outdoors Feb 24 – Mar 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 1 in Port Townsend and as late as May 2 in Cheney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 1 – Sep 15.

When is the last frost in Washington?

The average last spring frost in Washington ranges from March 1 in Port Townsend to May 30 in Cheney, 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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