Alaska · Garden vegetables

Radish season in Alaska

Typically early June to mid-September, with peak mid-June through mid-August.

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

Long cool days suit radishes — market tables carry them most of the summer.

At a glance

Early

From early June — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

mid-June through mid-August — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through mid-September — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 15 weeks end to end, shoulders included.

Radishes

Look: 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.

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Frequently asked questions

When is radish season in Alaska?

In Alaska, the radish season typically runs early June to mid-September, with peak availability mid-June through mid-August. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own radishes in Alaska?

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

How long does radish season last in Alaska?

about 15 weeks end to end — early June to mid-September. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.