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๐Ÿฅ” Growing Radish in Zone 4a

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

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 31Oct 1

Season: May 5 โ€“ Oct 1 (149 days) ยท Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

Zone4a
Last FrostMay 5
First FrostOct 1
Season Length149 days
Days to Harvest25
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing16/sqft (3" apart)

When to Plant Radish in Zone 4a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 31

Direct sow Radish seeds outdoors around Mar 31. Soil temperature should be at least 40ยฐF. Space at 16/sqft (3" apart).

Harvest: Apr 25

First harvest approximately Apr 25 (~25 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 27

For a fall harvest, plant Radish around Aug 27 (5 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

โœ… Nasturtiumsโœ… Spinachโœ… Lettuceโœ… Peas
โŒ Hyssop

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