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Can You Grow Turnip in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 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

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Turnips in Quebec

Direct sow

May 1

Harvest

Jun 15 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Quebec'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.

Full turnip growing guide →

Gardening in Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.