Montana · Garden vegetables

Radish season in Montana

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

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

Cool summers let growers sow and pull radishes all season long.

At a glance

Early

From mid-May — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

early June through late 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 17 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 Montana?

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

Can I pick my own radishes in Montana?

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

How long does radish season last in Montana?

about 17 weeks end to end — mid-May to mid-September. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.