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When to Plant Radishes in Missouri

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 19 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 17 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 29.

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
Kansas CityFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 21 – Oct 5
St. LouisFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 23 – Oct 7
SpringfieldFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 15 – Sep 29
ColumbiaMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 19 – Oct 3
IndependenceMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 15 – Sep 29
Lee's SummitMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 14 – Sep 28
O'FallonMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 14 – Sep 28
Saint JosephMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 5 – Sep 19
Saint CharlesMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 17 – Oct 1
Blue SpringsMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 17 – Oct 1
Saint PetersMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 14 – Sep 28
FlorissantFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 23 – Oct 7
JoplinMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 15 – Sep 29
ChesterfieldFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 17 – Oct 1
Jefferson CityMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 19 – Oct 3
Cape GirardeauMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 13 – Sep 27
OakvilleMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 15 – Sep 29
WildwoodMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 11 – Sep 25
WentzvilleMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 14 – Sep 28
University CityFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 23 – Oct 7
BallwinFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 17 – Oct 1
LibertyMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 5 – Sep 19
RaytownMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 15 – Sep 29
MehlvilleMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 15 – Sep 29
KirkwoodFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 23 – Oct 7
Maryland HeightsFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 23 – Oct 7
GladstoneFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 21 – Oct 5
HazelwoodFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 23 – Oct 7
GrandviewMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 17 – Oct 1
Webster GrovesFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 23 – Oct 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Missouri?

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 19 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 17 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 29.

When is the last frost in Missouri?

The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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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