Across the U.S., radishes ripen from California (mid-January) all the way to Florida (early November). Hatched chalk is the early and late shoulder; the solid stretch is peak.
Roots about an inch across with bright, unblemished skin and perky green tops.
Feel
Firm and heavy with no give or sponginess when you squeeze the root.
Smell
Little scent when whole — a sharp sulfur whiff means the bunch is past its best.
Tip
Buy them with the tops still on and springy — limp leaves give away radishes that sat out overnight.
Keeps
Fridge in a bag with the tops cut off; they stay crisp about two weeks.
U-pick radishes?
Rarely offered u-pick — grab spring and fall bunches at farmers markets and farm stands instead.
Frequently asked questions
When are radishes in season?
It depends where you stand. Across the U.S., radishes ripen from California (mid-January) all the way to Florida (early November). In most growing states the peak lands around May — your own state's row on the board above is the honest answer.
Which state has the longest radish season?
California, where the season runs early January to late December. Long seasons usually mean a big state with more than one growing region inside it.
When are radishes in season near me?
Pick your state on the what's-in-season board (it remembers you), or jump to your state's row above — each one links to the full radish-and-state page.