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When to Plant Radishes in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in Evansville and as late as Mar 28 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 9 – Sep 23.

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
IndianapolisMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 9 – Sep 23
Fort WayneMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 9 – Sep 23
EvansvilleFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 29 – Oct 13
South BendMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 11 – Sep 25
CarmelMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 9 – Sep 23
BloomingtonMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
HammondMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 8 – Sep 22
GaryMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 15 – Sep 29
FishersMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 9 – Sep 23
LafayetteMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 6 – Sep 20
MuncieMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 13 – Sep 27
Terre HauteMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 7 – Sep 21
NoblesvilleMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 9 – Sep 23
KokomoMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 6 – Sep 20
GreenwoodMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 9 – Sep 23
AndersonMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 25
ElkhartMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 9 – Sep 23
MishawakaMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 11 – Sep 25
LawrenceMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 14 – Sep 28
JeffersonvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 28 – Oct 12
ColumbusMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 13 – Sep 27
West LafayetteMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 6 – Sep 20
PortageMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 15 – Sep 29
WestfieldMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 9 – Sep 23
New AlbanyFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 28 – Oct 12
RichmondMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 8 – Sep 22
MerrillvilleMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
GoshenMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 9 – Sep 23
ValparaisoMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Michigan CityMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 15 – Sep 29

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in Evansville and as late as Mar 28 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 9 – Sep 23.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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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