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When to Plant Radishes in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 19 in Atlantic City and as late as Mar 26 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 16 – Sep 30.

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
NewarkFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 25 – Oct 9
Jersey CityFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 25 – Oct 9
PatersonMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 16 – Sep 30
ElizabethFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 29 – Oct 13
EdisonMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
TrentonMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 16 – Sep 30
Toms RiverMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 8 – Sep 22
CliftonMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 16 – Sep 30
CamdenFeb 23 – Mar 9Oct 6 – Oct 20
BrickMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 8 – Sep 22
PassaicFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 23 – Oct 7
Cherry HillMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 19 – Oct 3
Union CityFeb 23 – Mar 9Oct 9 – Oct 23
BayonneFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 29 – Oct 13
MiddletownMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 11 – Sep 25
East OrangeFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 25 – Oct 9
North BergenFeb 23 – Mar 9Oct 9 – Oct 23
IrvingtonFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 25 – Oct 9
VinelandMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 22 – Oct 6
South VinelandMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 11 – Sep 25
WayneMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 16 – Sep 30
New BrunswickMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
UnionMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 19 – Oct 3
PiscatawayMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
JacksonMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 3 – Sep 17
LakewoodMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 8 – Sep 22
HobokenFeb 23 – Mar 9Oct 9 – Oct 23
West New YorkFeb 23 – Mar 9Oct 9 – Oct 23
Perth AmboyMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
PlainfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 16 – Sep 30

Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 19 in Atlantic City and as late as Mar 26 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 16 – Sep 30.

When is the last frost in New Jersey?

The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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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