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When to Plant Daikon in Cherokee 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.

Cherokee County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost is October 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 206 days.

At an elevation of 467 feet, Cherokee County receives approximately 34.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 90°F, providing good warmth for Daikon during the growing season.

Cherokee County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
206 days
Last Spring Frost April 6
206 growing days
First Fall Frost October 29

Cherokee County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Daikon Planting Timeline — Cherokee County, OK

Daikon Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow March 23 Mar 23 – Apr 13
Harvest May 18 May 18 – Jun 15
Fall Sowing August 20 Aug 20 – Sep 3

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

50–70 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.8–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

206 days in Cherokee County

Growing Tips for Cherokee 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

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  • Hyssop

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Daikon in Cherokee County, OK?

Cherokee County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 6. Plan your Daikon planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Cherokee County, OK?

Cherokee County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and first fall frost is October 29.

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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 Cherokee County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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