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Growing Daikon in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Daikon. Sidste frost: Apr 28. Første frost: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 7Oct 8

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

Zone6a
Sidste frostApr 28
Første frostOct 8
Sæson163 dage
Høst60 dage
SolFuld Sol

When to Plant Daikon in Zone 6a

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 afstand).

Harvest: Jun 6

First harvest approximately Jun 6 (~60 dage 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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