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When to Plant Radishes in Texas

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Jan 31 – Feb 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 4 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 17 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 10 – Oct 24.

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
HoustonDec 29 – Jan 12Nov 13 – Nov 27
San AntonioJan 21 – Feb 4Oct 17 – Oct 31
DallasJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 18 – Nov 1
Fort WorthJan 29 – Feb 12Oct 13 – Oct 27
AustinFeb 3 – Feb 17Oct 6 – Oct 20
El PasoJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 9 – Oct 23
ArlingtonFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 9 – Oct 23
Corpus ChristiDec 27 – Jan 10Nov 10 – Nov 24
PlanoJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 10 – Oct 24
LaredoDec 16 – Dec 30Nov 13 – Nov 27
LubbockFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 30 – Oct 14
GarlandJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 10 – Oct 24
IrvingJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 18 – Nov 1
CypressJan 15 – Jan 29Oct 22 – Nov 5
AmarilloMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 17 – Oct 1
Grand PrairieFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 9 – Oct 23
BrownsvilleDec 5 – Dec 19Nov 23 – Dec 7
McKinneyFeb 10 – Feb 24Oct 4 – Oct 18
FriscoJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 10 – Oct 24
PasadenaDec 29 – Jan 12Nov 13 – Nov 27
MesquiteJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 18 – Nov 1
KilleenFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 6 – Oct 20
McAllenDec 5 – Dec 19Nov 20 – Dec 4
CarrolltonJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 18 – Nov 1
MidlandFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 28 – Oct 12
WacoFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 9 – Oct 23
DentonFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 9 – Oct 23
AbileneFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 29 – Oct 13
Round RockFeb 4 – Feb 18Oct 9 – Oct 23
BeaumontJan 10 – Jan 24Oct 23 – Nov 6

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Jan 31 – Feb 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 4 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 17 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 10 – Oct 24.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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