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Can You Grow Radish in Wisconsin?

US · USDA Zone 5a · 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

Wisconsin last frost

mid-April

Wisconsin first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

22–30 days

When to plant Radishes in Wisconsin

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 7 – May 15

Dates are approximate, based on Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin

Wisconsin has a cold humid continental climate. Milwaukee is Zone 5b-6a; northern Wisconsin is Zone 4a-5a. Cold winters but warm productive summers. Known for dairy farming and cold-hardy crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Radish in Wisconsin?

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

What zone is Wisconsin?

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

When do you plant Radishes in Wisconsin?

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