When to plant Radish in Hale County, Alabama, United States

Radish can be planted after February 22, 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 May 16, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 55°F and 75°F and soil temperature is above 50°F.

Growing Radish in Hale County

Hale County has on average 270 days, suitable for growing Radish. Radish needs on average between 28 and 60 days to mature and produce harvest. With 270 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 February 22 and October 21. Planting before February 22 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after October 21, 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 Hale 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.

Hale 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 September 19

  Seeds started after September 19 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  Radish needs on average between 28 and 60 days to mature and produce harvest. With 270 suitable for growth, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

• In order to get plants ready for November 21 seeds should be started indoors bwetween October 31 and November 13

  Seeds started after November 13 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  This Radish growing season in Hale County is quite short, with only 21 days suitable for growth so it is really important to time your planting activities, and choose varieties with shorter time to harvest requirements.

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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