Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to estimate 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 reviewing the USDA zone info for Fitzgerald you should be able to estimate when it's a good idea to plant radishes.

Planting Calendar for Radishes

Frost tolerance for radishes:	Very tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 7 weeks before last frost.

Since radishes do well in cold you can plant them much earlier in the year than other plants that might not handle the cold.

The earliest that you can plant radishes in Fitzgerald is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant radishes and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your radishes may not have a chance to really do well. You can get started a couple of weeks earlier by starting your radishes indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is March 15 in Fitzgerald. It might get as low as 15°F during the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Fitzgerald may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Fitzgerald last frost occurs after March 15 so always be ready to cover your radishes if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Fitzgerald

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	15°F
Highest Expected Low	20°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 20°F.

Plants to Grow in Fitzgerald

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