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When to Plant Radish in South Brunswick, North Carolina (28470)

Location

South Brunswick, North Carolina

ZIP Code

28470

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 1, 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 8b

Radish (Rhaphanus sativus) is a popular garden vegetable. In South Brunswick, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Radish grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.