When to plant radishes in Alaska

Radishes
Sow outdoors in Anchorage
Apr 11–May 23

Across Alaska the window opens between March 29 and April 11. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors, Anchorage
Apr 11–May 23
Last frost, Anchorage
May 16

Sow outdoors from 5 weeks before to 1 weeks after the last frost; sow again for fall 4–6 weeks before the first frost. The fastest crop in the garden. Sow a short row every week in spring and fall.

Radishes planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AnchorageApr 11–May 23
JuneauMar 29–May 10
FairbanksApr 11–May 23

Questions

When should I plant radishes in Alaska?

In Anchorage, sow outdoors from April 11 to May 23. Across Alaska the window opens between March 29 and April 11, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors from 5 weeks before to 1 weeks after the last frost; sow again for fall 4–6 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Radishes in other states

Frost dates for every city in Alaska