When to Plant Turnips in Alaska: Apr 18–May 2

When to plant turnips in Alaska

Sow outdoors in Anchorage

Apr 18–May 2

Across Alaska the window opens between April 5 and April 18. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors, Anchorage: Apr 18–May 2
Last frost, Anchorage: May 16

Sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 8–10 weeks before the first frost. Fall turnips are sweeter. Pull them at 2–3 inches across.

Turnips planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

AnchorageApr 18–May 2

JuneauApr 5–Apr 19

FairbanksApr 18–May 2

Questions

When should I plant turnips in Alaska?

In Anchorage, sow outdoors from April 18 to May 2. Across Alaska the window opens between April 5 and April 18, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 8–10 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

When to plant turnips in Alaska

Turnips planting dates by city

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