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Can You Grow Turnip in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Turnips in New Jersey

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

Apr 29 – May 14

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.