When to plant Radish in Appling County, Georgia, United States

Radish can be planted after April 04, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 40°F and 80°F and soil temperature is above 45°F. For the best results, Radish should be planted after June 05, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 55°F and 75°F and soil temperature is above 50°F.

Growing Radish in Appling County

Appling County has on average 235 days, suitable for growing Radish. Radish needs on average between 28 and 60 days to mature and produce harvest. With 235 days suitable for growing, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Radish seeds can be planted between April 04 and October 27. Planting before April 04 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after October 27, Radish will not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Radish in Appling County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 21 days on average for Radish to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

Appling County has 2 distinct seasons for growing Radish

• In order to get plants ready for February 22 seeds should be started indoors bwetween February 01 and February 07

  Seeds started after February 07 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  This Radish growing season in Appling County is quite short, with only 14 days suitable for growth so it is really important to time your planting activities, and choose varieties with shorter time to harvest requirements.

• In order to get plants ready for April 04 seeds should be started indoors bwetween March 14 and September 25

  Seeds started after September 25 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  Radish needs on average between 28 and 60 days to mature and produce harvest. With 235 suitable for growth, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 80°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Radish, consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

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