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Can You Grow Radish in Massachusetts?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

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

Massachusetts last frost

early April

Massachusetts first frost

late October

Days to harvest

22–30 days

When to plant Radishes in Massachusetts

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Apr 23 – May 1

Dates are approximate, based on Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts

Massachusetts has a humid continental climate. Boston and coastal areas are Zone 6a-6b; inland areas are colder at Zone 5b-6a. Four seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Radish in Massachusetts?

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

What zone is Massachusetts?

Massachusetts spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Radishes in Massachusetts?

Plant Radishes Apr 1, harvest Apr 23 – May 1.