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Growing Black Radish in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Black Radish in this zone. Sidste frost: Apr 28. Første frost: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 24Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dage) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone5a
Sidste frostApr 28
Første frostOct 8
Sæson163 dage
Høst60 dage
SolFuld Sol

When to Plant Black Radish in Zone 5a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 24

Direct sow Black Radish seeds outdoors around Mar 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand).

Harvest: May 23

First harvest approximately May 23 (~60 dage from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Sep 3

For a fall harvest, plant Black Radish around Sep 3 (5 weeks before first frost).

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