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When to Plant Radishes in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Feb 22 – Mar 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 17 in Washington and as late as Mar 5 in Chevy Chase. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 27 – Oct 11.

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
WashingtonFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 7 – Oct 21
Downtown DCFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Columbia HeightsFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Mount PleasantMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 19 – Oct 3
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Northwest OneFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Foggy BottomMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 19 – Oct 3
Mount Vernon TriangleFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
H Street NEFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Pleasant PlainsFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
NoMaFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
PetworthFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Capitol RiverfrontFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 7 – Oct 21
Park ViewFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Golden TriangleFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 7 – Oct 21
ShawFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
BrightwoodFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Adams MorganFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Kennedy StreetFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Southwest WaterfrontFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 7 – Oct 21
Barracks RowFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Union MarketFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
AnacostiaFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 7 – Oct 21
Colorado TriangleMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 19 – Oct 3
Brentwood VillageFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
The WharfFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 7 – Oct 21
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
Van NessMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 19 – Oct 3
Benning RoadFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11
HillcrestFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 27 – Oct 11

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Feb 22 – Mar 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 17 in Washington and as late as Mar 5 in Chevy Chase. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 27 – Oct 11.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, 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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