When to Plant Radishes in Nebraska

In a typical Nebraska location, sow outdoors Mar 20 – Apr 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 11 in Elkhorn and as late as Apr 6 in Alliance. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 17.

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

City	Direct sow	Fall planting
Omaha	Mar 14 – Mar 28	Sep 9 – Sep 23
Lincoln	Mar 20 – Apr 3	Sep 1 – Sep 15
Bellevue	Mar 13 – Mar 27	Sep 7 – Sep 21
Grand Island	Mar 19 – Apr 2	Sep 3 – Sep 17
Kearney	Mar 26 – Apr 9	Aug 29 – Sep 12
Fremont	Mar 19 – Apr 2	Sep 3 – Sep 17
Hastings	Mar 18 – Apr 1	Sep 4 – Sep 18
Norfolk	Mar 26 – Apr 9	Aug 24 – Sep 7
North Platte	Mar 29 – Apr 12	Aug 29 – Sep 12
Columbus	Mar 17 – Mar 31	Sep 3 – Sep 17
Papillion	Mar 13 – Mar 27	Sep 7 – Sep 21
La Vista	Mar 13 – Mar 27	Sep 7 – Sep 21
Scottsbluff	Apr 3 – Apr 17	Aug 22 – Sep 5
South Sioux City	Mar 25 – Apr 8	Aug 26 – Sep 9
Beatrice	Mar 20 – Apr 3	Sep 3 – Sep 17
Chalco	Mar 17 – Mar 31	Sep 6 – Sep 20
Lexington	Mar 22 – Apr 5	Sep 1 – Sep 15
Alliance	Apr 6 – Apr 20	Aug 22 – Sep 5
Gering	Apr 3 – Apr 17	Aug 22 – Sep 5
Elkhorn	Mar 11 – Mar 25	Sep 9 – Sep 23

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Nebraska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nebraska cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Nebraska?

When is the last frost in Nebraska?

The average last spring frost in Nebraska ranges from April 15 in Elkhorn to May 11 in Alliance, 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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