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When to Plant Turnip in Coal County, OK

Turnips are a fast-growing cool-season root vegetable with edible roots and greens. Baby turnips are sweet and tender while mature ones are more pungent.

Coal County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 28 and the first fall frost is November 2, giving you a growing season of approximately 219 days.

At an elevation of 892 feet, Coal County receives approximately 28.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89°F, providing good warmth for Turnip during the growing season.

Coal County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
219 days
Last Spring Frost March 28
219 growing days
First Fall Frost November 2

Coal County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Turnip Planting Timeline — Coal County, OK

Turnip Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow March 14 Mar 14 – Apr 4
Harvest April 25 Apr 25 – May 30
Fall Sowing August 24 Aug 24 – Sep 7

Plant 0.5" deep · 4" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Direct Sow
April Direct Sow Harvest
May Harvest
June
July
August Fall Sowing
September Fall Sowing
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

40–60 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

219 days in Coal County

Growing Tips for Coal County

Direct sow in early spring or late summer. Harvest when roots are 2-3 inches in diameter for best flavor. Both the roots and the greens are nutritious and edible.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Potatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Turnip in Coal County, OK?

Coal County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 28. Plan your Turnip planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Coal County, OK?

Coal County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 28 and first fall frost is November 2.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Coal County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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