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When to Plant Radishes in Louisiana

In a typical Louisiana location, sow outdoors Jan 14 – Jan 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 20 in Metairie and as late as Feb 10 in Minden. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 23 – Nov 6.

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
New OrleansDec 28 – Jan 11Nov 19 – Dec 3
Baton RougeJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 15 – Oct 29
ShreveportJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 13 – Oct 27
MetairieDec 20 – Jan 3Nov 21 – Dec 5
LafayetteJan 9 – Jan 23Oct 23 – Nov 6
Lake CharlesJan 10 – Jan 24Oct 26 – Nov 9
Bossier CityJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 13 – Oct 27
KennerDec 26 – Jan 9Nov 19 – Dec 3
MonroeFeb 1 – Feb 15Oct 4 – Oct 18
AlexandriaJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 16 – Oct 30
HoumaJan 1 – Jan 15Nov 5 – Nov 19
MarreroDec 20 – Jan 3Nov 21 – Dec 5
New IberiaJan 6 – Jan 20Oct 30 – Nov 13
LaplaceJan 5 – Jan 19Nov 2 – Nov 16
CentralJan 21 – Feb 4Oct 15 – Oct 29
SlidellJan 20 – Feb 3Oct 20 – Nov 3
PrairievilleJan 5 – Jan 19Nov 1 – Nov 15
TerrytownDec 28 – Jan 11Nov 19 – Dec 3
RustonFeb 4 – Feb 18Oct 5 – Oct 19
HammondFeb 1 – Feb 15Oct 8 – Oct 22
HarveyDec 28 – Jan 11Nov 19 – Dec 3
SulphurJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 14 – Oct 28
Bayou CaneJan 1 – Jan 15Nov 5 – Nov 19
ShenandoahJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 15 – Oct 29
NatchitochesJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 20 – Nov 3
GretnaDec 28 – Jan 11Nov 19 – Dec 3
ChalmetteJan 6 – Jan 20Nov 5 – Nov 19
OpelousasJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 12 – Oct 26
ZacharyJan 21 – Feb 4Oct 15 – Oct 29
EstelleJan 6 – Jan 20Oct 31 – Nov 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 66 Louisiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Louisiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Louisiana?

In a typical Louisiana location, sow outdoors Jan 14 – Jan 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 20 in Metairie and as late as Feb 10 in Minden. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 23 – Nov 6.

When is the last frost in Louisiana?

The average last spring frost in Louisiana ranges from January 24 in Metairie to March 17 in Minden, 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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