When should I plant Daikon in Zone 8b?

Direct sow Daikon outdoors around Mar 1. Expect first harvest around Apr 30.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Daikon in Zone 8b?

Yes. Daikon needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

Growing Daikon in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Daikon. Viimeinen halla: Mar 22. Ensimmäinen halla: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 1Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 päivää) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Vyöhyke8b

Viimeinen hallaMar 22

Ensimmäinen hallaNov 10

Kausi233 päivää

Sato60 päivää

AurinkoTäysi Aurinko

When to Plant Daikon in Zone 8b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 1

Direct sow Daikon seeds outdoors around Mar 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm välein).

Harvest: Apr 30

First harvest approximately Apr 30 (~60 päivää from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Sep 15

For a fall harvest, plant Daikon around Sep 15 (8 weeks before first frost).

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