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Can You Grow Radish in Virginia?

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

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

Virginia last frost

early March

Virginia first frost

late November

Days to harvest

22–30 days

When to plant Radishes in Virginia

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Mar 29 – Apr 6

Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia

Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Radish in Virginia?

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

What zone is Virginia?

Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Radishes in Virginia?

Plant Radishes Mar 7, harvest Mar 29 – Apr 6.