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When to Plant Radishes in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Huntington and as late as Apr 1 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 12 – Sep 26.

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
HuntingtonMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 18 – Oct 2
CharlestonMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 14 – Sep 28
ParkersburgMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 18 – Oct 2
MorgantownMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 11 – Sep 25
WheelingMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 17 – Oct 1
Weirton HeightsMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 8 – Sep 22
WeirtonMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 8 – Sep 22
FairmontMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 16 – Sep 30
MartinsburgMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 11 – Sep 25
BeckleyApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 29 – Sep 12
ClarksburgMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 11 – Sep 25
Teays ValleyMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 18 – Oct 2
South CharlestonMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 8 – Sep 22
Saint AlbansMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 14 – Sep 28
ViennaMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 18 – Oct 2
BluefieldMar 26 – Apr 9Sep 3 – Sep 17
Cross LanesMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 14 – Sep 28
MoundsvilleMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 9 – Sep 23
BridgeportMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 12 – Sep 26
Oak HillMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 7 – Sep 21

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant radishes in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Huntington and as late as Apr 1 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 12 – Sep 26.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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