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When to Plant Radishes in New York

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 6 – Mar 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 19 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 12 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 21 – Oct 5.

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
New York CityFeb 23 – Mar 9Oct 9 – Oct 23
BrooklynFeb 25 – Mar 11Oct 8 – Oct 22
QueensFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 3 – Oct 17
ManhattanFeb 23 – Mar 9Oct 9 – Oct 23
The BronxFeb 25 – Mar 11Oct 5 – Oct 19
Staten IslandFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 29 – Oct 13
BuffaloMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 14 – Sep 28
JamaicaFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 3 – Oct 17
RochesterMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 13 – Sep 27
YonkersMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 14 – Sep 28
AstoriaFeb 23 – Mar 9Oct 9 – Oct 23
SyracuseMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 7 – Sep 21
AmherstMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 14 – Sep 28
ElmhurstFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 14 – Oct 28
CoronaFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 14 – Oct 28
AlbanyMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 3 – Sep 17
Richmond HillFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 3 – Oct 17
West AlbanyMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 3 – Sep 17
GreenburghMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 14 – Sep 28
New RochelleFeb 25 – Mar 11Oct 5 – Oct 19
South Ozone ParkFeb 26 – Mar 12Oct 3 – Oct 17
CheektowagaMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 14 – Sep 28
RidgewoodFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 14 – Oct 28
Mount VernonFeb 25 – Mar 11Oct 5 – Oct 19
Forest HillsFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 14 – Oct 28
Jackson HeightsFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 14 – Oct 28
BaysideFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 14 – Oct 28
SchenectadyMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 3 – Sep 17
UticaMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 1 – Sep 15
BrentwoodMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 21 – Oct 5

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in New York?

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 6 – Mar 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 19 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 12 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 21 – Oct 5.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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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