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When to Plant Radishes in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 18 – Mar 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 29 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 7 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 28 – Oct 12.

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
AtlantaFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 27 – Oct 11
ColumbusJan 29 – Feb 12Oct 12 – Oct 26
SavannahJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 19 – Nov 2
AthensFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 29 – Oct 13
South FultonFeb 8 – Feb 22Oct 9 – Oct 23
Sandy SpringsFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 28 – Oct 12
RoswellFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 28 – Oct 12
MaconFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 29 – Oct 13
Johns CreekFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 28 – Oct 12
AlbanyFeb 3 – Feb 17Oct 9 – Oct 23
Warner RobinsFeb 4 – Feb 18Oct 8 – Oct 22
AlpharettaFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 28 – Oct 12
MariettaFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 26 – Oct 10
SmyrnaFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 26 – Oct 10
ValdostaJan 29 – Feb 12Oct 16 – Oct 30
BrookhavenFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 28 – Oct 12
StonecrestFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 28 – Oct 12
DunwoodyFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 28 – Oct 12
AugustaJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 23 – Nov 6
Peachtree CornersFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 28 – Oct 12
GainesvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 3 – Oct 17
MiltonFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 23 – Oct 7
NewnanFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 21 – Oct 5
MabletonFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 26 – Oct 10
RomeFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 22 – Oct 6
MartinezJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 23 – Nov 6
East PointFeb 8 – Feb 22Oct 9 – Oct 23
Peachtree CityFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 25 – Oct 9
DaltonFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 23 – Oct 7
KennesawFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 23 – Oct 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 18 – Mar 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 29 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 7 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 28 – Oct 12.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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