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When to Plant Radishes in North Carolina

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 24 – Mar 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 11 in Morehead City and as late as Mar 28 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 24 – Oct 8.

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
CharlotteFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 22 – Oct 6
RaleighFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 27 – Oct 11
GreensboroFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 23 – Oct 7
DurhamFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 23 – Oct 7
Winston-SalemFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 28 – Oct 12
FayettevilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 29 – Oct 13
CaryFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 27 – Oct 11
WilmingtonFeb 12 – Feb 26Oct 9 – Oct 23
High PointFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 24 – Oct 8
AshevilleMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 19 – Oct 3
GreenvilleFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 27 – Oct 11
ConcordFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 21 – Oct 5
GastoniaFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 28 – Oct 12
JacksonvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 27 – Oct 11
Chapel HillFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 22 – Oct 6
Rocky MountFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 26 – Oct 10
HuntersvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 22 – Oct 6
BurlingtonFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 28 – Oct 12
WilsonFeb 15 – Mar 1Oct 1 – Oct 15
KannapolisFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 21 – Oct 5
ApexFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 27 – Oct 11
HickoryFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 23 – Oct 7
Wake ForestFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 23 – Oct 7
Indian TrailFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 24 – Oct 8
MooresvilleMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 16 – Sep 30
GoldsboroFeb 21 – Mar 7Oct 1 – Oct 15
MonroeFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 20 – Oct 4
SalisburyMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 18 – Oct 2
Holly SpringsMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 22 – Oct 6
MatthewsFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 24 – Oct 8

Showing the 30 most populous of 95 North Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in North Carolina?

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 24 – Mar 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 11 in Morehead City and as late as Mar 28 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 24 – Oct 8.

When is the last frost in North Carolina?

The average last spring frost in North Carolina ranges from March 18 in Morehead City to May 2 in Boone, 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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