When to Plant Daikon in Stuart, NE

Daikon is a large, mild Japanese radish that can grow over a foot long. It is excellent for pickling, stir-fries, and as a soil-breaking cover crop.

Stuart, Nebraska is in USDA Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 4 and the first fall frost is October 6, giving you a growing season of approximately 155 days.

At an elevation of 708 feet, Holt County receives approximately 28 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 80°F, so choose short-season varieties of Daikon to ensure they mature before fall.

Stuart, NE (Zone 5a) Moderate season

155 days

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Last Spring Frost May 4

➔ 155 growing days ➔

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First Fall Frost October 6

Stuart Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone Compatibility for Daikon Zones 2a – 11b

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a You 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Ideal (data available) Suitable Marginal Not recommended

Daikon Planting Timeline — Stuart, NE

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Last Frost

First Frost

Direct Sow

Apr 20 – May 11

Fall Sowing

Jul 28 – Aug 11

Harvest

Jun 15 – Jul 13

Growing season Start indoors Transplant Direct sow Harvest

Daikon Planting Calendar

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	April 20	Apr 20 – May 11
Harvest	June 15	Jun 15 – Jul 13
Fall Sowing	July 28	Jul 28 – Aug 11

Plant 0.5" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

Month	Activities
January	—
February	—
March	—
April	Direct Sow
May	Direct Sow
June	Harvest
July	Fall Sowing Harvest
August	Fall Sowing
September	—
October	—
November	—
December	—

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

50–70 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.8–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 5a

📆 Growing Season

155 days in Holt County

Growing Tips for Stuart

Direct sow in late summer for fall harvest. Loosen soil deeply before planting. Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart. Harvest before hard freeze as exposed shoulders may crack.

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