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Can You Grow Radish in South Dakota?

US · USDA Zone 4b · 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

South Dakota last frost

mid-April

South Dakota first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

22–30 days

When to plant Radishes in South Dakota

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 7 – May 15

Dates are approximate, based on South Dakota'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 South Dakota

South Dakota has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Eastern South Dakota is Zone 4b-5a; western South Dakota is colder. Short growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Radish in South Dakota?

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

What zone is South Dakota?

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

When do you plant Radishes in South Dakota?

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