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Can You Grow Radish in California?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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

California last frost

mid-January

California first frost

late December

Days to harvest

22–30 days

When to plant Radishes in California

Direct sow

Jan 10

Harvest

Feb 1 – Feb 9

Dates are approximate, based on California'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 California

California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Radish in California?

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

What zone is California?

California spans USDA Zone 9b (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Radishes in California?

Plant Radishes Jan 10, harvest Feb 1 – Feb 9.