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When to Plant Radish in Rogers 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.

Rogers County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 7 and the first fall frost is October 26, giving you a growing season of approximately 202 days.

At an elevation of 505 feet, Rogers County receives approximately 30.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 92ยฐF, providing good warmth for Radish during the growing season.

Rogers County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
202 days
Last Spring Frost April 7
202 growing days
First Fall Frost October 26

Rogers County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.4-7.8

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (151 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 2 🍅 Harvest: Apr 30 – May 21
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (153 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 7 🍅 Harvest: May 5 – May 26
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (153 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 24 🍅 Harvest: May 22 – Jun 12

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
0.6″/week
You supply
0.7″/week
Watering frequency 1-2 times/week
Season total 1,186 gal / 100 sq ft
Radish needs ~542 GDD — county provides 3,838 GDD Excellent fit

Radish Planting Timeline โ€” Rogers County, OK

Radish Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow March 24 Mar 24 โ€“ Apr 14
Fall Sowing August 17 Aug 17 โ€“ Aug 31
Harvest April 21 Apr 21 โ€“ May 12

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February โ€”
March Direct Sow
April Direct Sow Harvest
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 7a

Growing Season

202 days

Growing Tips for Rogers 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 Rogers County, OK?

Rogers County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 7. Plan your Radish planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Rogers County, OK?

Rogers County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 7 and first fall frost is October 26.

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