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When to plant radishes in Shelton, WA

Plant radishes from seed, directly in the garden in Shelton, Mar 16 – May 11. For a fall harvest, plant again Sep 3–17.

Easy Plant seeds in the ground

Why these dates

Shelton's typical last spring frost is April 27. As a cool-season crop that handles light frost, this crop can go in about 6 weeks before that.

West-side valleys. The Willamette Valley, Puget Sound and southern Oregon valleys. Long frost-free seasons, but soil stays cold and wet into May, so warm crops wait for warm soil, not just the last frost.

Difficulty
Easy
Sun
Full sun; tolerates light shade
Spacing
1 inch apart (thin to 2 inches)
Planting depth
½ inch deep
Frost
Handles light frost
First harvest
About 28 days after planting

Step by step

  1. Prepare the bed: loosen the soil and mix in an inch or two of compost.
  2. Plant seeds Mar 16 – May 11, ½ inch deep, 1 inch apart (thin to 2 inches).
  3. Keep the soil evenly moist until sprouts appear, which can take one to three weeks in cool soil.
  4. Plant again Sep 3–17 for a fall harvest.
  5. Harvest: Most are ready in about four weeks. Pull them while they're small; they turn woody if left too long.

Varieties that do well here

  • Cherry Belle
  • French Breakfast
  • Easter Egg

Watch out for

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.

Common questions

When is the last frost in Shelton, WA?

Typically April 27. In 9 years out of 10, frost is over by May 12. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for Shelton Sanderson Field.

Is it too late to plant radishes in Shelton?

The spring planting window runs through May 11. If you miss it, plant again for fall from September 3 to September 17.

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.

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