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Growing Black Radish in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Black Radish can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Feb 20. First frost: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Jan 16Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 16x)

Zone10a
Last FrostFeb 20
First FrostDec 1
Season Length284 days
Days to Harvest60
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Black Radish in Zone 10a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Jan 16

Direct sow Black Radish seeds outdoors around Jan 16. Soil temperature should be at least 40°F. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Mar 17

First harvest approximately Mar 17 (~60 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Fall Planting: Oct 27

For a fall harvest, plant Black Radish around Oct 27 (5 weeks before first frost).

Plan Your Black Radish Garden

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