Seed-start answer
Radishes is usually direct-sown around Apr 12
In ZIP 55401, radishes is usually direct-sown around Apr 12 instead of started indoors.
Source: minneapolis-st-paul frost station, USDA zone 5a, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.
This uses ZIP 55401, the Minneapolis frost station, and the May 10 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Radishes dates for Minneapolis, MN
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | April 12, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |