When to Plant Radish in Deering, Alaska (99736)
Location
Deering, Alaska
ZIP Code
99736
USDA Zone
3a
Last Frost
Monday, May 25, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 13, 2026
Pro Tip: Radish can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 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
🤝 Good Companions
CarrotLettucePeaCucumberSpinach
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
Hyssop
Other Plants for Deering
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Growing Radish in Zone 3a
Radish (Rhaphanus sativus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Deering, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, April 13, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Monday, May 25, 2026. Radish grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.