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When to Plant Turnips in Tennessee
UT Extension gives one set of dates for turnips for the whole state: spring planting runs Mar 1 to Apr 15; fall planting starts between Jul 15 (Anderson County) and Aug 1 (Anderson County).
Photo: White turnip roots swelling above the soil under leafy green tops. Miya, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Planting dates for turnips in your county
The calendar gives one set of dates for the whole state.
Published dates for turnips in Tennessee
| Type | Season | Region | Published dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnips (greens, roots) | spring | Tennessee (statewide) | Spring planting: 3/1 to 4/15 | W 346-B, p. 7, Table 5 |
| Turnip Greens | fall | Tennessee (statewide) | Planting Interval: Aug. 1 to Sept. 30 | SP291G, p. 3, Table 1 (cont.) |
| Turnip Roots | fall | Tennessee (statewide) | Planting Interval: Aug. 1 to Sept. 15 | SP291G, p. 3, Table 1 (cont.) |
| Turnips (greens, roots) | fall | Tennessee (statewide) | Fall planting: 7/15 to 9/1 | W 346-B, p. 7, Table 5 |
More planting dates for Tennessee
Planting dates for each crop in Tennessee, from the UT Extension calendar.
Planting turnips in Tennessee: questions
When do you plant turnips in Tennessee?
UT Extension gives one set of dates for turnips for the whole state: spring planting runs Mar 1 to Apr 15; fall planting starts between Jul 15 (Anderson County) and Aug 1 (Anderson County).
Can I plant turnips in the fall in Tennessee?
Yes. Fall planting starts between Jul 15 (Anderson County) and Aug 1 (Anderson County).
How close to frost can I plant turnips?
Use your county’s 10% last frost date on the Tennessee frost dates page for a safe margin.
Where do these dates for turnips come from?
SP291G Fall Vegetable Gardens; W 346-B Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Garden Planning, Plant Preparation and Planting.
How are the county dates set?
There is a single statewide window; only frost dates differ by county.
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