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When to Plant Turnip in Orange County, VT

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.

Orange County, Vermont is in USDA Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 12 and the first fall frost is October 7, giving you a growing season of approximately 148 days.

At an elevation of 604 feet, Orange County receives approximately 38.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 82°F, so choose short-season varieties of Turnip to ensure they mature before fall.

Orange County, VT (Zone 5a) Short season
148 days
Last Spring Frost May 12
148 growing days
First Fall Frost October 7

Orange County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Turnip Planting Timeline — Orange County, VT

Turnip Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 28 Apr 28 – May 19
Harvest June 9 Jun 9 – Jul 14
Fall Sowing July 29 Jul 29 – Aug 12

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Direct Sow
May Direct Sow
June Harvest
July Fall Sowing Harvest
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 5a

📆 Growing Season

148 days in Orange County

Growing Tips for Orange 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 Orange County, VT?

Orange County is in Zone 5a with an average last frost of May 12. Plan your Turnip planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Orange County, VT?

Orange County, Vermont is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 12 and first fall frost is October 7.

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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 Orange County, VT. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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