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Growing Daikon in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Daikon in this zone. Last frost: May 5. First frost: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 14Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

Zone4a
Last FrostMay 5
First FrostOct 1
Season Length149 days
Days to Harvest60
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Daikon in Zone 4a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 14

Direct sow Daikon seeds outdoors around Apr 14. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Jun 13

First harvest approximately Jun 13 (~60 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 6

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

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