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When to Plant Radishes in Ohio

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 4 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 3 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 27.

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
ColumbusMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 12 – Sep 26
ClevelandMar 4 – Mar 18Oct 1 – Oct 15
CincinnatiMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 13 – Sep 27
ToledoMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 15 – Sep 29
AkronMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 16 – Sep 30
DaytonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 13 – Sep 27
ParmaMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 22 – Oct 6
CantonMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 14 – Sep 28
YoungstownMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 5 – Sep 19
LorainMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 12 – Sep 26
HamiltonMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 6 – Sep 20
SpringfieldMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 7 – Sep 21
KetteringMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 13 – Sep 27
ElyriaMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 20 – Oct 4
LakewoodMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 22 – Oct 6
Cuyahoga FallsMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 9 – Sep 23
MiddletownMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 7 – Sep 21
NewarkMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 4 – Sep 18
EuclidMar 4 – Mar 18Oct 1 – Oct 15
MentorMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 19 – Oct 3
MansfieldMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 10 – Sep 24
BeavercreekMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 13 – Sep 27
DublinMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 11 – Sep 25
Cleveland HeightsMar 4 – Mar 18Oct 1 – Oct 15
StrongsvilleMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 22 – Oct 6
FairfieldMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 10 – Sep 24
FindlayMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 12 – Sep 26
WarrenApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 31 – Sep 14
LancasterMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 12 – Sep 26
Grove CityMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 7 – Sep 21

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 4 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 3 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 27.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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