When should I plant Daikon in Zone 9a?

Direct sow Daikon outdoors around Feb 27. Expect first harvest around Apr 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Daikon in Zone 9a?

Yes. Daikon needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

Growing Daikon in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Daikon. Viimane öökülm: Mar 20. Esimene öökülm: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 päeva) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Tsoon9a

Viimane öökülmMar 20

Esimene öökülmNov 12

Hooaeg237 päeva

Saak60 päeva

PäikeTäispäike

When to Plant Daikon in Zone 9a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 27

Direct sow Daikon seeds outdoors around Feb 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm vahekaugus).

Harvest: Apr 28

First harvest approximately Apr 28 (~60 päeva from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 17

For a fall harvest, plant Daikon around Sep 17 (8 weeks before first frost).

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