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When to Plant Radishes in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 17 in Mobile and as late as Mar 2 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 29 – Oct 13.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 22–30 days

Very fast and cold-hardy; direct sow 3-5 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Radishes Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
HuntsvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 27 – Oct 11
BirminghamFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 30 – Oct 14
MontgomeryFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 2 – Oct 16
MobileJan 17 – Jan 31Oct 25 – Nov 8
TuscaloosaFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 29 – Oct 13
HooverFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 27 – Oct 11
DothanJan 25 – Feb 8Oct 13 – Oct 27
AuburnFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 6 – Oct 20
DecaturFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 26 – Oct 10
MadisonFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 27 – Oct 11
FlorenceFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
Phenix CityJan 29 – Feb 12Oct 12 – Oct 26
GadsdenFeb 12 – Feb 26Oct 2 – Oct 16
East FlorenceFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
PrattvilleFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 2 – Oct 16
Vestavia HillsFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 30 – Oct 14
AlabasterFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 27 – Oct 11
OpelikaFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 24 – Oct 8
EnterpriseFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 10 – Oct 24
BessemerFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 29 – Oct 13
HomewoodFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 30 – Oct 14
AthensFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 1 – Oct 15
DaphneFeb 8 – Feb 22Oct 8 – Oct 22
NorthportFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 29 – Oct 13
DixianaFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 20 – Oct 4
PelhamFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 27 – Oct 11
PrichardJan 17 – Jan 31Oct 25 – Nov 8
AnnistonFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 28 – Oct 12
AlbertvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24Oct 8 – Oct 22
OxfordFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 28 – Oct 12

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 17 in Mobile and as late as Mar 2 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 29 – Oct 13.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do radishes take to grow?

Radishes typically take 22–30 days from planting to harvest. Very fast and cold-hardy; direct sow 3-5 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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