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When to Plant Radish in Verona, Virginia (24482)

Location

Verona, Virginia

ZIP Code

24482

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, February 27, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Radish directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Rhaphanus sativus
Days to Maturity 25 days
Mature Height 6-12"
Spread 3"
Type Root
Fruit Size Small (1-2 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (keep moist)

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Spacing

2" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 3-7 days

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Growing Radish in Zone 7a

Radish (Rhaphanus sativus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Verona, Virginia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, February 27, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Radish grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.