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When to Plant Daikon in Grant County, OK

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.

Grant County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 11 and the first fall frost is October 27, giving you a growing season of approximately 199 days.

At an elevation of 564 feet, Grant County receives approximately 25.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89ยฐF, providing good warmth for Daikon during the growing season.

Grant County, OK (Zone 6b) Moderate season
199 days
Last Spring Frost April 11
199 growing days
First Fall Frost October 27

Grant County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.5-7.2

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (119 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 3 🍅 Harvest: May 29 – Jun 26
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (115 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 11 🍅 Harvest: Jun 6 – Jul 4
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (120 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 23 🍅 Harvest: Jun 18 – Jul 16

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.5″/week
You supply
0.6″/week
Watering frequency 1-2 times/week
Season total 973 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 6/10 โ€” consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Daikon needs ~1,005 GDD — county provides 3,333 GDD Excellent fit

Daikon Planting Timeline โ€” Grant County, OK

Daikon Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow March 28 Mar 28 โ€“ Apr 18
Fall Sowing August 18 Aug 18 โ€“ Sep 1
Harvest May 23 May 23 โ€“ Jun 20

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February โ€”
March Direct Sow
April Direct Sow
May Harvest
June Harvest
July โ€”
August Fall Sowing
September Fall Sowing
October โ€”
November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

50โ€“70 days

Soil pH

5.8 โ€“ 7

USDA Zone

Zone 6b

Growing Season

199 days

Growing Tips for Grant County

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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Hyssop

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Daikon in Grant County, OK?

Grant County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 11. Plan your Daikon planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Grant County, OK?

Grant County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 11 and first fall frost is October 27.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Grant County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.