FALL GROWING GUIDE · REGION II
When to plant
radishes
in West Texas.
Radishes belong to the short-season group in the fall guide. They can fit into a plan that leaves room for repeated small sowings instead of a single large crop.
AVERAGE FALL PLANTING DATE
October 1
Direct sow · Frost tolerant
A recurring regional reference from the 2014 Extension guide. This is not a forecast; the source does not specify a closing date for this crop.
What this means for your garden.
The source groups a broad western swath of Texas into Region II. Its calendar sits between the Panhandle and the central region, with midsummer starts for many fall vegetables.
For radishes, the regional reference is October 1. The source provides no last optimum date for this crop. This is a large region with differences in elevation and exposure. Use the calendar to organize your plan, then check your county Extension advice and the conditions in your bed.
Your next three steps
- Choose the right start.
A short maturity period is useful, but it does not remove the need for suitable growing conditions. Start with a small test row if you are uncertain.
- Give the plant a good first week.
Check the seed packet for spacing and harvest timing. Mark each sowing date so roots from different batches do not become one indistinguishable row.
- Keep a record you can use next season.
Save your planned date, then change it to the day you actually plant. Record completion in My Garden; the reference calendar stays separate from your own history.
WHY LOCATION MATTERS
One crop. Five different calendars.
How the same crop’s average date compares with West Texas.
Texas PanhandleSeptember 130 days earlierCentral & East TexasNovember 2555 days laterCoastal South TexasDecember 161 days laterRio Grande ValleyDecember 1575 days laterSource, scope & a little context.
Table 1 supplies average fall planting dates. Table 2 supplies last optimum dates only for the crops it lists. Figure 1 defines the five historical gardening regions; these are not current USDA hardiness zones.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension · Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide (EHT-056) ↗Dates: Table 1, p. 2. Region: Figure 1, p. 3. Source checked 2026-09-27. Editorial care notes are general planning advice; your county Extension office can refine them.
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