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When to Plant Radishes in Virginia

In a typical Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 9 in Newport News and as late as Mar 22 in Radford. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 17 – Oct 1.

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
Virginia BeachFeb 22 – Mar 8Oct 1 – Oct 15
NorfolkFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 19
ChesapeakeFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 19
RichmondFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 23 – Oct 7
ArlingtonMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 19 – Oct 3
Newport NewsFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 15 – Oct 29
AlexandriaFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 27 – Oct 11
East HamptonFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 4 – Oct 18
HamptonFeb 17 – Mar 3Oct 4 – Oct 18
RoanokeFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 20 – Oct 4
Portsmouth HeightsFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 19
PortsmouthFeb 16 – Mar 2Oct 5 – Oct 19
SuffolkFeb 20 – Mar 6Oct 4 – Oct 18
South SuffolkFeb 20 – Mar 6Oct 4 – Oct 18
LynchburgMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 13 – Sep 27
CentrevilleMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 12 – Sep 26
Dale CityFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 27 – Oct 11
West LynchburgMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 13 – Sep 27
RestonMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 17 – Oct 1
HarrisonburgMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 11 – Sep 25
LeesburgMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 13 – Sep 27
McLeanMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 19 – Oct 3
CharlottesvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 23 – Oct 7
TuckahoeMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 19 – Oct 3
BlacksburgMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 7 – Sep 21
AshburnMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 14 – Sep 28
DanvilleMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 20 – Oct 4
ManassasMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 15 – Sep 29
Lake RidgeMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 15 – Sep 29
BurkeMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 17 – Oct 1

Showing the 30 most populous of 118 Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in Virginia?

In a typical Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 9 in Newport News and as late as Mar 22 in Radford. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 17 – Oct 1.

When is the last frost in Virginia?

The average last spring frost in Virginia ranges from March 16 in Newport News to April 26 in Radford, 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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