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When to Plant Radish in Cimarron County, OK

Radishes are one of the fastest-growing vegetables, with some varieties ready in under a month. They come in round, elongated, and large winter types.

Cimarron County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 19 and the first fall frost is October 18, giving you a growing season of approximately 182 days.

At an elevation of 1,132 feet, Cimarron County receives approximately 28.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89ยฐF, providing good warmth for Radish during the growing season.

Cimarron County, OK (Zone 6b) Moderate season
182 days
Last Spring Frost April 19
182 growing days
First Fall Frost October 18

Cimarron County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.5-7.4

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (132 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 14 🍅 Harvest: May 12 – Jun 2
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (133 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 19 🍅 Harvest: May 17 – Jun 7
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (133 days to spare)
Transplant: May 3 🍅 Harvest: May 31 – Jun 21

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
0.7″/week
You supply
0.8″/week
Watering frequency 2-3 times/week
Season total 1,248 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 8/10 โ€” consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Radish needs ~477 GDD — county provides 3,048 GDD Excellent fit

Radish Planting Timeline โ€” Cimarron County, OK

Radish Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 5 Apr 5 โ€“ Apr 26
Fall Sowing August 9 Aug 9 โ€“ Aug 23
Harvest May 3 May 3 โ€“ May 24

Plant 0.5" deep ยท 2" apart ยท Rows 6" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

22โ€“35 days

Soil pH

6 โ€“ 7

USDA Zone

Zone 6b

Growing Season

182 days

Growing Tips for Cimarron County

Direct sow every 1-2 weeks for continuous harvest. Do not transplant. Harvest spring radishes promptly to prevent them from becoming pithy and hot.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Hyssop

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Radish in Cimarron County, OK?

Cimarron County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 19. Plan your Radish planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Cimarron County, OK?

Cimarron County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 19 and first fall frost is October 18.

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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 Cimarron County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.