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Growing Daikon in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Daikon in this zone. Darrera gelada: Apr 28. Primera gelada: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 7Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dies) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

Zona5a
Darrera geladaApr 28
Primera geladaOct 8
Temporada163 dies
Collita60 dies
SolSol Ple

When to Plant Daikon in Zone 5a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 7

Direct sow Daikon seeds outdoors around Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm espaiat).

Harvest: Jun 6

First harvest approximately Jun 6 (~60 dies from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Aug 13

For a fall harvest, plant Daikon around Aug 13 (8 weeks before first frost).

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