Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By using the USDA zone info for Barstow it's possible to estimate when it's the best time to plant black radish.

Planting Calendar for Black radish

Frost tolerance for black radish:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Black radish can survive in mild cold which means that you can plant them a little earlier in the year than plants that are more sensitive to the cold.

The earliest that you can plant black radish in Barstow is January. However, you really should wait until February if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant black radish and expect a good harvest is probably October. Any later than that and your black radish may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your black radish indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in Barstow. You can expect an average low temperature of 20°F in the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Barstow is not always accurate the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Barstow last frost occurs after February 15 be ready to protect your black radish in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Barstow

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	20°F
Highest Expected Low	25°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 20°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 25°F.

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