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When to Plant Radish in Schleicher County, TX

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.

Schleicher County, Texas is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 1 and the first fall frost is November 8, giving you a growing season of approximately 221 days.

At an elevation of 3,657 feet, Schleicher County receives approximately 49.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly sandy loam soil. Summer highs average 94ยฐF, providing good warmth for Radish during the growing season. Sandy soil warms quickly in spring โ€” great for early planting โ€” but Radish will need more frequent watering and organic matter to retain nutrients.

Schleicher County, TX (Zone 7b) Long season
221 days
Last Spring Frost April 1
221 growing days
First Fall Frost November 8

Schleicher County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Sandy Loam

Soil pH

7.5-8.7

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (172 days to spare)
Transplant: Mar 21 🍅 Harvest: Apr 18 – May 9
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (172 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 1 🍅 Harvest: Apr 29 – May 20
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (174 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 15 🍅 Harvest: May 13 – Jun 3

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
1.0″/week
You supply
0.1″/week
Watering frequency Only during dry spells
Season total 122 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

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

Radish needs ~584 GDD — county provides 4,530 GDD Excellent fit

Radish Planting Timeline โ€” Schleicher County, TX

Radish Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow March 18 Mar 18 โ€“ Apr 8
Fall Sowing August 30 Aug 30 โ€“ Sep 13
Harvest April 15 Apr 15 โ€“ May 6

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 Fall Sowing
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 7b

Growing Season

221 days

Growing Tips for Schleicher 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 Schleicher County, TX?

Schleicher County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 1. Plan your Radish planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Schleicher County, TX?

Schleicher County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 1 and first fall frost is November 8.

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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 Schleicher County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.