When to plant radishes in Goldendale, WA

Plant radishes from seed, directly in the garden in Goldendale, Apr 7 – Jun 2. For a fall harvest, plant again Aug 14–28.

Easy Plant seeds in the ground

Why these dates

Goldendale's typical last spring frost is May 19. As a cool-season crop that handles light frost, this crop can go in about 6 weeks before that.

Inland Northwest. Higher, colder interior valleys. Cold springs and an earlier fall mean a shorter season; quick-maturing varieties pay off.

Prepare the bed: loosen the soil and mix in an inch or two of compost.
Plant seeds Apr 7 – Jun 2, ½ inch deep, 1 inch apart (thin to 2 inches).
Keep the soil evenly moist until sprouts appear, which can take one to three weeks in cool soil.
Plant again Aug 14–28 for a fall harvest.
Harvest: Most are ready in about four weeks. Pull them while they're small; they turn woody if left too long.

Cabbage root maggots tunnel into roots in cool, wet springs. Row cover laid on at sowing keeps the flies off.

Sow a short row every two weeks for a steady supply.

When is the last frost in Goldendale, WA?

Typically May 19. In 9 years out of 10, frost is over by June 9. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for Goldendale.

Is it too late to plant radishes in Goldendale?

The spring planting window runs through June 2. If you miss it, plant again for fall from August 14 to August 28.

How long until I can harvest radishes?

About 28 days after planting. Most are ready in about four weeks. Pull them while they're small; they turn woody if left too long.