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When to Plant Radishes in Mississippi

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Feb 6 – Feb 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 8 in Biloxi and as late as Feb 27 in Oxford. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 4 – Oct 18.

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
JacksonJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 8 – Oct 22
GulfportJan 14 – Jan 28Nov 2 – Nov 16
West GulfportJan 19 – Feb 2Oct 22 – Nov 5
SouthavenFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 5 – Oct 19
HattiesburgFeb 1 – Feb 15Oct 4 – Oct 18
BiloxiJan 8 – Jan 22Nov 2 – Nov 16
MeridianFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 1 – Oct 15
Olive BranchFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 25 – Oct 9
TupeloFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 29 – Oct 13
GreenvilleFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 4 – Oct 18
Horn LakeFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 5 – Oct 19
PearlFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 3 – Oct 17
MadisonFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 3 – Oct 17
StarkvilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 27 – Oct 11
ClintonJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 8 – Oct 22
RidgelandFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 3 – Oct 17
BrandonFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 3 – Oct 17
ColumbusFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 1 – Oct 15
VicksburgJan 22 – Feb 5Oct 11 – Oct 25
OxfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 19 – Oct 3
PascagoulaFeb 1 – Feb 15Oct 8 – Oct 22
LaurelFeb 5 – Feb 19Oct 1 – Oct 15
GautierJan 25 – Feb 8Oct 13 – Oct 27
Ocean SpringsJan 8 – Jan 22Nov 2 – Nov 16
ClarksdaleFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 1 – Oct 15
Long BeachJan 14 – Jan 28Nov 2 – Nov 16
HernandoFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 24 – Oct 8
GreenwoodFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 24 – Oct 8
NatchezFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 28 – Oct 12
CorinthFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 20 – Oct 4

Showing the 30 most populous of 45 Mississippi cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Mississippi cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Mississippi?

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Feb 6 – Feb 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 8 in Biloxi and as late as Feb 27 in Oxford. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 4 – Oct 18.

When is the last frost in Mississippi?

The average last spring frost in Mississippi ranges from February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 in Oxford, 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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