When to plant Turnips in Rhode Island

In spring, from Mar 1 – Apr 1 in Cranston to Mar 10 – Apr 1 in Woonsocket.

In fall, from July 15 – Aug 15 in Central Falls to Sept 1 – Oct 15 in Newport.

USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.

Turnips planting dates by place in Rhode Island
PlaceSpringFall
Central FallsMar 10 – Apr 1July 15 – Aug 15
CranstonMar 1 – Apr 1Aug 1 – Sept 15
East ProvidenceMar 1 – Apr 1Aug 1 – Sept 15
NewportMar 1 – Apr 1Sept 1 – Oct 15
PawtucketMar 10 – Apr 1July 15 – Aug 15
ProvidenceMar 1 – Apr 1Aug 1 – Sept 15
WarwickMar 1 – Apr 1Aug 1 – Sept 15
WoonsocketMar 10 – Apr 1July 15 – Aug 15

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. The full USDA table for turnips.