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Can You Grow Radish in North Carolina?

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

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

22–30 days

When to plant Radishes in North Carolina

Direct sow

Feb 28

Harvest

Mar 22 – Mar 30

Dates are approximate, based on North Carolina'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 North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Radish in North Carolina?

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

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Radishes in North Carolina?

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