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When to Plant Radishes in Michigan

In a typical Michigan location, sow outdoors Mar 26 – Apr 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Port Huron and as late as Apr 14 in Cadillac. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 21.

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
DetroitMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 19 – Oct 3
Grand RapidsApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 29 – Sep 12
WarrenMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 19 – Oct 3
Sterling HeightsMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 12 – Sep 26
Ann ArborMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 29 – Sep 12
LansingMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 1 – Sep 15
Clinton TownshipMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 12 – Sep 26
FlintApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 29 – Sep 12
DearbornMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 13 – Sep 27
LivoniaMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 3 – Sep 17
CantonMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 12 – Sep 26
TroyMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 10 – Sep 24
WestlandMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 15 – Sep 29
Farmington HillsMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 5 – Sep 19
KalamazooMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 6 – Sep 20
WaterfordMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 8 – Sep 22
WyomingApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 29 – Sep 12
ShelbyMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 10 – Sep 24
Rochester HillsMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 10 – Sep 24
SouthfieldMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 5 – Sep 19
West Bloomfield TownshipMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 8 – Sep 22
TaylorMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 15 – Sep 29
PontiacMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 10 – Sep 24
Saint Clair ShoresMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 10 – Sep 24
Royal OakMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 19 – Oct 3
NoviMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 5 – Sep 19
Dearborn HeightsMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 3 – Sep 17
Battle CreekMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 7 – Sep 21
KentwoodApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 29 – Sep 12
RedfordMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 3 – Sep 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 120 Michigan cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Michigan cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Michigan?

In a typical Michigan location, sow outdoors Mar 26 – Apr 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Port Huron and as late as Apr 14 in Cadillac. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 21.

When is the last frost in Michigan?

The average last spring frost in Michigan ranges from April 19 in Port Huron to May 19 in Cadillac, 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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