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Growing Daikon in Zone 10a

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

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Jan 30Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 10x)

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

When to Plant Daikon in Zone 10a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Jan 30

Direct sow Daikon seeds outdoors around Jan 30. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Mar 31

First harvest approximately Mar 31 (~60 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Fall Planting: Oct 6

For a fall harvest, plant Daikon around Oct 6 (8 weeks before first frost).

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