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When to Plant Radish in Elk Garden, West Virginia (26717)

Location

Elk Garden, West Virginia

ZIP Code

26717

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, March 9, 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 6a

Radish (Rhaphanus sativus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Elk Garden, West Virginia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, March 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Radish grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.