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When to Plant Radishes in Kentucky

In a typical Kentucky location, sow outdoors Mar 8 – Mar 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 24 in Louisville and as late as Mar 27 in Shelbyville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 16 – Sep 30.

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
LouisvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 28 – Oct 12
LexingtonMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 16 – Sep 30
Lexington-FayetteMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 16 – Sep 30
MeadsMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 11 – Sep 25
Bowling GreenMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 19 – Oct 3
OwensboroFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 21 – Oct 5
CovingtonMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 13 – Sep 27
RichmondMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 10 – Sep 24
GeorgetownMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 16 – Sep 30
FlorenceMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 13 – Sep 27
HopkinsvilleFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 21 – Oct 5
NicholasvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 20 – Oct 4
ElizabethtownMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 13 – Sep 27
HendersonMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 14 – Sep 28
FrankfortMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 12 – Sep 26
JeffersontownFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 22 – Oct 6
IndependenceMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 13 – Sep 27
PaducahMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 15 – Sep 29
Valley StationFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 26 – Oct 10
RadcliffMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 13 – Sep 27
AshlandMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 11 – Sep 25
NewburgMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 20 – Oct 4
MadisonvilleFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 20 – Oct 4
MurrayMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 20 – Oct 4
ErlangerMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 13 – Sep 27
WinchesterMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 7 – Sep 21
Fern CreekMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 20 – Oct 4
Saint MatthewsFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 22 – Oct 6
OkolonaMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 20 – Oct 4
DanvilleMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 15 – Sep 29

Showing the 30 most populous of 52 Kentucky cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kentucky cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Kentucky?

In a typical Kentucky location, sow outdoors Mar 8 – Mar 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 24 in Louisville and as late as Mar 27 in Shelbyville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 16 – Sep 30.

When is the last frost in Kentucky?

The average last spring frost in Kentucky ranges from March 31 in Louisville to May 1 in Shelbyville, 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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