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Worth County, Iowa, United States

When to plant Turnip in Worth County, Iowa, United States

Turnip can be planted after May 05, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 40°F and 86°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

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Growing Turnip in Worth County

Worth County, IowaDays suitable for growing TurnipJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4150596877863223145-4-13-22-31January 01 - January 03 Average daily temperature range from 17°F to 30°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 44°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -1°FJanuary 04 - January 10 Average daily temperature range from 17°F to 31°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 48°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -6°FJanuary 11 - January 17 Average daily temperature range from 20°F to 32°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 45°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -4°FJanuary 18 - January 24 Average daily temperature range from 11°F to 24°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -16°FJanuary 25 - January 31 Average daily temperature range from 7°F to 19°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 32°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -28°FFebruary 01 - February 07 Average daily temperature range from 10°F to 25°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 43°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -17°FFebruary 08 - February 14 Average daily temperature range from 8°F to 22°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 44°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -17°FFebruary 15 - February 21 Average daily temperature range from 9°F to 26°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 51°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -18°FFebruary 22 - February 28 Average daily temperature range from 14°F to 28°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 51°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -3°FMarch 01 - March 07 Average daily temperature range from 21°F to 37°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 59°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -7°FMarch 08 - March 14 Average daily temperature range from 27°F to 42°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 64°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 7°FMarch 15 - March 21 Average daily temperature range from 27°F to 44°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 64°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 9°FMarch 22 - March 28 Average daily temperature range from 31°F to 47°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 63°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 18°FMarch 29 - April 04 Average daily temperature range from 32°F to 49°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 71°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 18°FApril 05 - April 11 Average daily temperature range from 38°F to 56°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 71°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 21°FApril 12 - April 18 Average daily temperature range from 33°F to 50°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 75°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 15°FApril 19 - April 25 Average daily temperature range from 37°F to 55°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 73°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 24°FApril 26 - May 02 Average daily temperature range from 41°F to 58°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 79°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 27°FMay 03 - May 09 Average daily temperature range from 43°F to 61°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 79°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 34°FMay 10 - May 16 Average daily temperature range from 46°F to 65°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 81°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 31°FMay 17 - May 23 Average daily temperature range from 50°F to 66°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 76°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 37°FMay 24 - May 30 Average daily temperature range from 52°F to 68°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 80°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°FMay 31 - June 06 Average daily temperature range from 56°F to 74°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 83°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 46°FJune 07 - June 13 Average daily temperature range from 57°F to 74°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 86°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 45°FJune 14 - June 20 Average daily temperature range from 59°F to 75°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 87°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 51°FJune 21 - June 27 Average daily temperature range from 59°F to 73°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 81°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 47°FJune 28 - July 04 Average daily temperature range from 62°F to 77°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 82°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 56°FJuly 05 - July 11 Average daily temperature range from 61°F to 75°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 83°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 49°FJuly 12 - July 18 Average daily temperature range from 60°F to 75°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 82°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 50°FJuly 19 - July 25 Average daily temperature range from 61°F to 77°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 85°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 54°FJuly 26 - August 01 Average daily temperature range from 61°F to 76°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 85°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 53°FAugust 02 - August 08 Average daily temperature range from 60°F to 75°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 85°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 48°FAugust 09 - August 15 Average daily temperature range from 60°F to 74°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 82°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 52°FAugust 16 - August 22 Average daily temperature range from 59°F to 75°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 86°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 50°FAugust 23 - August 29 Average daily temperature range from 62°F to 76°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 89°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 53°FAugust 30 - September 05 Average daily temperature range from 57°F to 73°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 86°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 49°FSeptember 06 - September 12 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 69°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 83°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 42°FSeptember 13 - September 19 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 71°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 78°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 43°FSeptember 20 - September 26 Average daily temperature range from 54°F to 69°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 83°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 45°FSeptember 27 - October 03 Average daily temperature range from 53°F to 67°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 80°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°FOctober 04 - October 10 Average daily temperature range from 48°F to 62°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 77°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 34°FOctober 11 - October 17 Average daily temperature range from 41°F to 56°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 73°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 29°FOctober 18 - October 24 Average daily temperature range from 41°F to 54°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 72°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 25°FOctober 25 - October 31 Average daily temperature range from 34°F to 46°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 62°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 20°FNovember 01 - November 07 Average daily temperature range from 35°F to 51°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 67°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 11°FNovember 08 - November 14 Average daily temperature range from 32°F to 44°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 65°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 7°FNovember 15 - November 21 Average daily temperature range from 30°F to 43°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 61°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 10°FNovember 22 - November 28 Average daily temperature range from 26°F to 39°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 52°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 13°FNovember 29 - December 05 Average daily temperature range from 26°F to 39°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 54°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 12°FDecember 06 - December 12 Average daily temperature range from 23°F to 36°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 50°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 5°FDecember 13 - December 19 Average daily temperature range from 21°F to 34°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 63°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -3°FDecember 20 - December 26 Average daily temperature range from 20°F to 34°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 50°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -10°FDecember 27 - December 31 Average daily temperature range from 21°F to 32°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 46°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -2°FPlan and Plant in Worth County, IowaPossible peakAverage rangePossible dropAverage range below freezingLowest possible drop below freezing

Days suitable for growing Turnip in Worth County, Iowa

Worth County has on average 164 days, suitable for growing Turnip. Turnip needs on average between 40 and 75 days to mature and produce harvest. With 164 days suitable for growing, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Turnip seeds can be planted between May 05 and September 05. Planting before May 05 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after September 05, Turnip will not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Turnip in Worth County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 35 days on average for Turnip to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

May 05 is on average first day in Worth County that has required temperatures for young Turnip seedlings to grow, without worrying about cold damage.

Seeds can be started indoors beween March 31 and August 01, this way they will be ready just in time for transplanting on May 05.

Seedlings started after August 01 might not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 86°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Turnip, consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

Total frost free days157
Last frost expected dateMay 10
First frost expected dateOctober 14
Dates with ideal conditions
June 03
June 06 to June 08 (3 days)
June 10 to June 11 (2 days)
June 16
June 18
June 20 to June 22 (3 days)
June 24 to June 27 (4 days)
July 02
July 07 to July 09 (3 days)
July 11 to July 12 (2 days)
July 16 to July 17 (2 days)
August 07 to August 08 (2 days)
August 12 to August 18 (7 days)
August 27
August 31 to September 07 (8 days)
September 15 to September 17 (3 days)
September 20
September 30
Dates with suitable conditions
April 30
May 02 to May 03 (2 days)
May 05 to October 15 (164 days)
October 21
October 24
Total days ideal for growing Turnip in Worth County46
Total days suitable for growing Turnip in Worth County169
Days needed for Turnip to mature and produce harvest40 - 75
Seed can be planted directly into soil yes

Notable temperature facts for growing Turnip in Worth County, Iowa

Table with days suitable to grow vegetables in Worth County, Iowa

Tolerable temperature range for Turnip: 40°F to 86°F

WeekAverage temperaturePossible min and max temperatureSuitable for Turnip
1January 01 - January 0317°F to 30°F-1°F to 44°F
2January 04 - January 1017°F to 31°F-6°F to 48°F
3January 11 - January 1720°F to 32°F-4°F to 45°F
4January 18 - January 2411°F to 24°F-16°F to 36°F
5January 25 - January 317°F to 19°F-28°F to 32°F
6February 01 - February 0710°F to 25°F-17°F to 43°F
7February 08 - February 148°F to 22°F-17°F to 44°F
8February 15 - February 219°F to 26°F-18°F to 51°F
9February 22 - February 2814°F to 28°F-3°F to 51°F
10March 01 - March 0721°F to 37°F-7°F to 59°F
11March 08 - March 1427°F to 42°F7°F to 64°F
12March 15 - March 2127°F to 44°F9°F to 64°F
13March 22 - March 2831°F to 47°F18°F to 63°F
14March 29 - April 0432°F to 49°F18°F to 71°F
15April 05 - April 1138°F to 56°F21°F to 71°F
16April 12 - April 1833°F to 50°F15°F to 75°F
17April 19 - April 2537°F to 55°F24°F to 73°F
18April 26 - May 0241°F to 58°F27°F to 79°FTRUE
19May 03 - May 0943°F to 61°F34°F to 79°FTRUE
20May 10 - May 1646°F to 65°F31°F to 81°FTRUE
21May 17 - May 2350°F to 66°F37°F to 76°FTRUE
22May 24 - May 3052°F to 68°F36°F to 80°FTRUE
23May 31 - June 0656°F to 74°F46°F to 83°FTRUE
24June 07 - June 1357°F to 74°F45°F to 86°FTRUE
25June 14 - June 2059°F to 75°F51°F to 87°FTRUE
26June 21 - June 2759°F to 73°F47°F to 81°FTRUE
27June 28 - July 0462°F to 77°F56°F to 82°FTRUE
28July 05 - July 1161°F to 75°F49°F to 83°FTRUE
29July 12 - July 1860°F to 75°F50°F to 82°FTRUE
30July 19 - July 2561°F to 77°F54°F to 85°FTRUE
31July 26 - August 0161°F to 76°F53°F to 85°FTRUE
32August 02 - August 0860°F to 75°F48°F to 85°FTRUE
33August 09 - August 1560°F to 74°F52°F to 82°FTRUE
34August 16 - August 2259°F to 75°F50°F to 86°FTRUE
35August 23 - August 2962°F to 76°F53°F to 89°FTRUE
36August 30 - September 0557°F to 73°F49°F to 86°FTRUE
37September 06 - September 1255°F to 69°F42°F to 83°FTRUE
38September 13 - September 1955°F to 71°F43°F to 78°FTRUE
39September 20 - September 2654°F to 69°F45°F to 83°FTRUE
40September 27 - October 0353°F to 67°F36°F to 80°FTRUE
41October 04 - October 1048°F to 62°F34°F to 77°FTRUE
42October 11 - October 1741°F to 56°F29°F to 73°FTRUE
43October 18 - October 2441°F to 54°F25°F to 72°FTRUE
44October 25 - October 3134°F to 46°F20°F to 62°F
45November 01 - November 0735°F to 51°F11°F to 67°F
46November 08 - November 1432°F to 44°F7°F to 65°F
47November 15 - November 2130°F to 43°F10°F to 61°F
48November 22 - November 2826°F to 39°F13°F to 52°F
49November 29 - December 0526°F to 39°F12°F to 54°F
50December 06 - December 1223°F to 36°F5°F to 50°F
51December 13 - December 1921°F to 34°F-3°F to 63°F
52December 20 - December 2620°F to 34°F-10°F to 50°F
53December 27 - December 3121°F to 32°F-2°F to 46°F

Days with suitable temperature for growing Turnip in Worth County, Iowa