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Can You Grow Radish in Maine?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

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

Maine last frost

mid-April

Maine first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

22–30 days

When to plant Radishes in Maine

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 7 – May 15

Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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 Maine

Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Radish in Maine?

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

What zone is Maine?

Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Radishes in Maine?

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