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Growing Black Radish in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Black Radish. Last frost: Mar 10. First frost: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Feb 3Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 13x)

Zone9b
Last FrostMar 10
First FrostNov 15
Season Length250 days
Days to Harvest60
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Black Radish in Zone 9b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 3

Direct sow Black Radish seeds outdoors around Feb 3. Soil temperature should be at least 40°F. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Apr 4

First harvest approximately Apr 4 (~60 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Oct 11

For a fall harvest, plant Black Radish around Oct 11 (5 weeks before first frost).

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