When should I plant Daikon in Zone 5a?

Direct sow Daikon outdoors around Apr 7. Expect first harvest around Jun 6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Daikon in Zone 5a?

Yes. Daikon needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

Growing Daikon in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Daikon in this zone. Embun beku terakhir: Apr 28. Embun beku pertama: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

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

Zona5a

Embun beku terakhirApr 28

Embun beku pertamaOct 8

Musim163 hari

Panen60 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

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 jarak).

Harvest: Jun 6

First harvest approximately Jun 6 (~60 hari 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).

Daikon in Other Zones

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