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When to Plant Radishes in Vermont

In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 25 in Burlington and as late as Apr 15 in Morristown. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 22 – Sep 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
BurlingtonMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 3 – Sep 17
South BurlingtonMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 3 – Sep 17
ColchesterMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 30 – Sep 13
RutlandApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 16 – Aug 30
Essex JunctionMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 30 – Sep 13
HartfordApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 25 – Sep 8
BenningtonApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 21 – Sep 4
BarreApr 11 – Apr 25Aug 18 – Sep 1
WillistonMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 3 – Sep 17
MontpelierMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 28 – Sep 11
St JohnsburyApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 22 – Sep 5
BrattleboroApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 20 – Sep 3
WinooskiMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 3 – Sep 17
Saint AlbansMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 31 – Sep 14
Middlebury (village)Mar 31 – Apr 14Aug 22 – Sep 5
Saint JohnsburyApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 22 – Sep 5
MorristownApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 17 – Aug 31
LyndonApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 22 – Sep 5
RockinghamApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 21 – Sep 4
NewportApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 19 – Sep 2

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Vermont cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Vermont cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Vermont?

In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 25 in Burlington and as late as Apr 15 in Morristown. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 22 – Sep 5.

When is the last frost in Vermont?

The average last spring frost in Vermont ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, 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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