Ohio · Garden vegetables

Radish season in Ohio

Typically mid-April to mid-June, and again early September to late October, with peak early May through late May.

Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.

At a glance

Early

From mid-April, and again early September — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

early May through late May; again mid-September through mid-October — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through late October — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 17 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is radish season in Ohio?

In Ohio, the radish season typically runs mid-April to mid-June, and again early September to late October, with peak availability early May through late May. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own radishes in Ohio?

Rarely offered u-pick — grab spring and fall bunches at farmers markets and farm stands instead. The best market weeks are early May through late May.

How long does radish season last in Ohio?

about 17 weeks end to end — mid-April to mid-June, and again early September to late October. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.