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Can You Grow Turnip in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Turnips do well here — they prefer cooler weather and actually sweeten after a light frost.

Plant zones

2a–9b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Turnips in New Brunswick

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 30 – Jun 14

Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Turnip

Turnips are one of the most cold-hardy root vegetables — they actually improve in flavor after light frosts. Fast-maturing and dual-purpose: eat the roots and the greens.

Direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost or in fall 8 weeks before first frost. Thin to 4-6 inches. Harvest roots at 2-3 inches for best flavor — larger roots turn woody. Frost sweetens them.

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Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.