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Growing Black Radish in Zone 11b

Zone 11b has a year-round growing season. Black Radish can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 15. First frost: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Dec 11Dec 31

Season: Jan 15 – Dec 31 (350 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 20x)

Zone11b
Last FrostJan 15
First FrostDec 31
Season Length350 days
Days to Harvest60
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Black Radish in Zone 11b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Dec 11

Direct sow Black Radish seeds outdoors around Dec 11. Soil temperature should be at least 40°F. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Feb 9

First harvest approximately Feb 9 (~60 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Fall Planting: Nov 26

For a fall harvest, plant Black Radish around Nov 26 (5 weeks before first frost).

Plan Your Black Radish Garden

Track Black Radish from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

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