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When to Plant Radishes in Minnesota

In a typical Minnesota location, sow outdoors Mar 26 – Apr 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 17 in Winona and as late as May 1 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 11.

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
MinneapolisMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 4 – Sep 18
Saint PaulMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 4 – Sep 18
RochesterMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 25 – Sep 8
BloomingtonMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 6 – Sep 20
DuluthApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 31 – Sep 14
Brooklyn ParkMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 27 – Sep 10
PlymouthMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
Maple GroveMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 27 – Sep 10
WoodburyMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 31 – Sep 14
EaganMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 6 – Sep 20
Saint CloudApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 19 – Sep 2
Eden PrairieMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 2 – Sep 16
West Coon RapidsMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 27 – Sep 10
Coon RapidsMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 27 – Sep 10
BlaineMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 21 – Sep 4
BurnsvilleMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 6 – Sep 20
LakevilleMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 29 – Sep 12
MinnetonkaMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 28 – Sep 11
Apple ValleyMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 29 – Sep 12
EdinaMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 6 – Sep 20
Minnetonka MillsMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
Saint Louis ParkMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
MoorheadMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 22 – Sep 5
MankatoMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 28 – Sep 11
MaplewoodMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 31 – Sep 14
ShakopeeMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 2 – Sep 16
RichfieldMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 6 – Sep 20
Cottage GroveMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 7 – Sep 21
RosevilleMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 27 – Sep 10
Inver Grove HeightsMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 4 – Sep 18

Showing the 30 most populous of 104 Minnesota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Minnesota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Minnesota?

In a typical Minnesota location, sow outdoors Mar 26 – Apr 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 17 in Winona and as late as May 1 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 11.

When is the last frost in Minnesota?

The average last spring frost in Minnesota ranges from April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing, 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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