California · Garden vegetables

Radish season in California

Typically early January to late December, with peak mid-January through mid-December.

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

In season somewhere in the state every month — coastal valleys in summer, desert districts in winter.

At a glance

Early

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

Peak

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

Late

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

Season length

about 52 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is radish season in California?

In California, the radish season typically runs early January to late December, with peak availability mid-January through mid-December. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own radishes in California?

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

How long does radish season last in California?

about 52 weeks end to end — early January to late December. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.