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When to Plant Turnip in Mapleton, OR

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.

Mapleton, Oregon is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is April 21 and the first fall frost is October 25, giving you a growing season of approximately 187 days.

At an elevation of 48 feet, Lane County receives approximately 50.6 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 81°F, so choose short-season varieties of Turnip to ensure they mature before fall. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Turnip root diseases.

Mapleton, OR (Zone 8b) Moderate season
187 days
Last Spring Frost April 21
187 growing days
First Fall Frost October 25

Mapleton Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.7-6.4

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Turnip

Turnip needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Turnip Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 7.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 5.3" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 5.3" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 4" 0.3" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 2.5" 1.8" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 1.6" 2.7" 🚿 Regular watering
Jul 4.3" 0.8" 3.5" 🚿 Regular watering
Aug 4.3" 0.9" 3.4" 🚿 Regular watering
Sep 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 4.3" 4.3" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Nov 8.3" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 8" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Oct in Lane County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Turnip Planting Timeline — Mapleton, OR

Turnip Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 7 Apr 7 – Apr 28
Harvest May 19 May 19 – Jun 23
Fall Sowing August 16 Aug 16 – Aug 30

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Direct Sow
May Harvest
June Harvest
July
August Fall Sowing
September
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 8b

📆 Growing Season

187 days in Lane County

Growing Tips for Mapleton

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