When to plant radishes in zone 5a
In zone 5a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 4 and the first fall frost around Oct 3. Here is when to plant radishes.
Sow in the bedMar 30
Start pickingApr 27
Plant again for fallAug 22
Your radish calendar for zone 5a
- Mar 30: Sow radish seeds in the bed
- Apr 27: Start picking radishes
- Aug 22: Sow radish seeds again for a fall crop
Ready in about four weeks. Great for kids and impatient gardeners.
Spacing in a raised bed: 16 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 5a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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