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Can You Grow Radish in Alaska?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b

Grows well here

Radishes grow in almost any zone — they are one of the fastest and easiest crops you can grow.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

22–30 days

When to plant Radishes in Alaska

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 7 – May 15

Dates are approximate, based on Alaska's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Radish

Radishes are the fastest vegetable you can grow — from seed to harvest in as little as 22 days.

Direct sow in early spring or late summer. Succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Pull before they get woody. Great as a companion plant to mark slow-germinating rows.

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Gardening in Alaska

Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.

See what grows well in Alaska →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Radish in Alaska?

Radishes grow in almost any zone — they are one of the fastest and easiest crops you can grow.

What zone is Alaska?

Alaska spans USDA Zone 4b (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).

When do you plant Radishes in Alaska?

Plant Radishes Apr 15, harvest May 7 – May 15.