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When to Plant Radish in Weston County, WY

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.

Weston County, Wyoming is in USDA Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 16 and the first fall frost is September 26, giving you a growing season of approximately 133 days.

At an elevation of 5,889 feet, Weston County receives approximately 20.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 81ยฐF, so choose short-season varieties of Radish to ensure they mature before fall.

Weston County, WY (Zone 4a) Short season
133 days
Last Spring Frost May 16
133 growing days
First Fall Frost September 26

Weston County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.7-7.7

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (80 days to spare)
Transplant: May 12 🍅 Harvest: Jun 9 – Jun 30
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (84 days to spare)
Transplant: May 16 🍅 Harvest: Jun 13 – Jul 4
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (87 days to spare)
Transplant: May 29 🍅 Harvest: Jun 26 – Jul 17

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
0.4″/week
Watering frequency 1-2 times/week
Season total 492 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

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

Radish needs ~306 GDD — county provides 1,429 GDD Excellent fit

Radish Planting Timeline โ€” Weston County, WY

Radish Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow May 9 May 9 โ€“ May 30
Fall Sowing July 4 Jul 4 โ€“ Jul 18
Harvest June 6 Jun 6 โ€“ Jun 27

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February โ€”
March โ€”
April โ€”
May Direct Sow
June Harvest
July Fall Sowing
August โ€”
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 4a

Growing Season

133 days

Growing Tips for Weston 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 Weston County, WY?

Weston County is in Zone 4a with an average last frost of May 16. Plan your Radish planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Weston County, WY?

Weston County, Wyoming is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 16 and first fall frost is September 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 Weston County, WY. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.