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Can You Grow Turnip in Ontario?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Ontario last frost

mid-April

Ontario first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Turnips in Ontario

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 30 – Jun 14

Dates are approximate, based on Ontario'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 Ontario

Ontario spans several climate zones. Northern Ontario is Zone 3-4 with short seasons; southern Ontario is Zone 5-7 with long productive seasons. The Niagara Peninsula is one of Canada's premier fruit-growing regions.