How to Grow Radish in New Zealand
The fastest crop in the patch, ready in around a month, so it suits impatient gardeners. Sow little and often through the warmer months and keep the soil moist for the crispest roots.
When to plant radish in New Zealand
Timing is everything in New Zealand, where the warm north and the cooler south are weeks apart. Sow or plant in these months for your region:
| Region | When to sow or plant |
|---|---|
| Northland | January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December |
| Auckland | January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December |
| Waikato & BoP | January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December |
| Wellington | January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December |
| Nelson & Marlborough | January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December |
| Canterbury | January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December |
| Otago & Southland | January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December |
| Central Otago | January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December |
Best radish varieties for NZ
- Cherry Belle — Round, bright-scarlet roots the size of a golf ball; fast and easy. (Kings Seeds)
- French Breakfast — Oblong red roots with a white tip and a gentle bite; chef's favourite. (Egmont Seeds, Kings Seeds)
- Sparkler — Round red radish with a crisp white tip and white flesh. (Egmont Seeds)
How to grow radish
- Space plants about 5cm apart.
- Sow seed around 1cm deep.
- Position: part shade.
- Ready to harvest in roughly 30 days.
- Seeds germinate in about 6 days.
Companion planting
Grow radish near: Lettuce, Carrot.
Pests and problems
Watch for: Flea beetle, Slugs. See our NZ pest and disease guide for organic control.
For a calendar tuned to your exact region, see the New Zealand planting guides or the Radish plant page.
FAQ
When is the best time to plant radish in New Zealand?
In the warm north (Auckland, Northland) sow in January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December. Cooler regions plant a little later. Check the table above for your region.
Where can I buy radish seeds or plants in NZ?
Try Kings Seeds, Egmont Seeds.