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

Radish can be planted after April 21, 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 31, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 55°F and 75°F and soil temperature is above 50°F.

Growing Radish in Whitfield County

Whitfield County has on average 196 days, suitable for growing Radish. Radish needs on average between 28 and 60 days to mature and produce harvest. With 196 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 21 and October 05. Planting before April 21 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after October 05, 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 Whitfield 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.

Whitfield County has 2 distinct seasons for growing Radish

• In order to get plants ready for April 05 seeds should be started indoors bwetween March 15 and March 22

  Seeds started after March 22 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  This Radish growing season in Whitfield County is quite short, with only 15 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 21 seeds should be started indoors bwetween March 31 and September 03

  Seeds started after September 03 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  Radish needs on average between 28 and 60 days to mature and produce harvest. With 196 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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