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Can You Grow Turnip in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Turnips in Delaware

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Apr 21 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.