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When to Plant Radishes in Massachusetts

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 28 in Boston and as late as Apr 5 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 5 – Sep 19.

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
BostonFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 28 – Oct 12
WorcesterMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 9 – Sep 23
SpringfieldMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 27 – Sep 10
LowellMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 29 – Sep 12
CambridgeFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 28 – Oct 12
New BedfordMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 24 – Oct 8
DorchesterMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 25
BrocktonMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 7 – Sep 21
Fall RiverMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 21 – Oct 5
QuincyMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 10 – Sep 24
LynnMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 8 – Sep 22
NewtonMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 25
SomervilleFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 28 – Oct 12
LawrenceMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 16 – Sep 30
FraminghamMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 31 – Sep 14
Framingham CenterMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 31 – Sep 14
WalthamMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 29 – Sep 12
HaverhillMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 31 – Sep 14
MaldenFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 28 – Oct 12
BrooklineMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 25
MedfordFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 28 – Oct 12
TauntonMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 7 – Sep 21
ChicopeeMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 27 – Sep 10
North ChicopeeMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 27 – Sep 10
WeymouthMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 10 – Sep 24
RevereFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 28 – Oct 12
PeabodyMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 8 – Sep 22
MethuenMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 16 – Sep 30
South PeabodyMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 8 – Sep 22
BarnstableMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 16 – Sep 30

Showing the 30 most populous of 183 Massachusetts cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Massachusetts cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Massachusetts?

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 28 in Boston and as late as Apr 5 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 5 – Sep 19.

When is the last frost in Massachusetts?

The average last spring frost in Massachusetts ranges from April 4 in Boston to May 10 in North Adams, 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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