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.

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.

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Daikon in this zone. Laatste vorst: Apr 28. Eerste vorst: Oct 8.

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

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

Zone5a

Laatste vorstApr 28

Eerste vorstOct 8

Seizoen163 dagen

Oogst60 dagen

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Direct sow Daikon seeds outdoors around Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand).

First harvest approximately Jun 6 (~60 dagen from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

For a fall harvest, plant Daikon around Aug 13 (8 weeks before first frost).

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