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Can You Grow Radish in New Mexico?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a

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

New Mexico last frost

late February

New Mexico first frost

early December

Days to harvest

22–30 days

When to plant Radishes in New Mexico

Direct sow

Feb 28

Harvest

Mar 22 – Mar 30

Dates are approximate, based on New Mexico'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 New Mexico

New Mexico has an arid continental climate. Albuquerque is Zone 7a; Santa Fe is Zone 6b; southern desert areas are Zone 8a-9a. Low humidity means dramatic temperature swings.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Radish in New Mexico?

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

What zone is New Mexico?

New Mexico spans USDA Zone 7b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).

When do you plant Radishes in New Mexico?

Plant Radishes Feb 28, harvest Mar 22 – Mar 30.