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Growing Daikon in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Daikon can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 28. First frost: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Jan 7Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 12x)

Zone11a
Last FrostJan 28
First FrostDec 22
Season Length328 days
Days to Harvest60
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Daikon in Zone 11a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Jan 7

Direct sow Daikon seeds outdoors around Jan 7. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Mar 8

First harvest approximately Mar 8 (~60 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Fall Planting: Oct 27

For a fall harvest, plant Daikon around Oct 27 (8 weeks before first frost).

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