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When to Plant Turnip in Deaver, Wyoming (82421)

Location

Deaver, Wyoming

ZIP Code

82421

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Direct Sow Outdoors

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Based on last frost Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Zone 5a

Pro tip: Sow Turnip directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica rapa
Days to Maturity 91 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 1-7 days

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Sunday, March 29, 2026.

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Biennial — allow roots to overwinter and harvest seed pods in year 2 when dry.

Processing

Thresh dried stalks, winnow seeds from pod fragments.

Seed Viability

Up to 4 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Brassica rapa — crosses with bok choy, napa cabbage, and other rapa crops. Isolate by 300 feet.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Turnip in Deaver, Wyoming? +

In Deaver (Zone 5a), direct sow Turnip outdoors around Sunday, March 29, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Deaver, Wyoming? +

The average last spring frost date for Deaver, Wyoming (ZIP 82421) is around Sunday, May 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 5a.

How long does Turnip take to grow? +

Turnip typically matures in about 91 days from direct sowing. In Deaver, that means you can expect harvest around Sunday, March 29, 2026 plus 91 days.

Should I start Turnip indoors or direct sow in Wyoming? +

Turnip does best when direct sown outdoors. In Deaver, sow directly around Sunday, March 29, 2026.

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Growing Turnip in Zone 5a

Turnip (Brassica rapa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Deaver, Wyoming, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Turnip grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.