When to plant Radish in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, Radish: direct sow outdoors around Apr 7–May 19; direct sow outdoors around Aug 6–Sep 3. Expect to harvest around May 5–Jun 16.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 19 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 6 – Sep 3 |
| Harvest | May 5 – Jun 16 |
| Harvest | Sep 3 – Oct 1 |
Tip: The fastest crop in the garden — sow in succession and harvest before they turn woody.
Zone 5a averages a last spring frost around May 5 and a first fall frost around Oct 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 5a calendar in the tool →