D'Avignon

Family: Brassicaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Crisp as fresh-cut glass, D’Avignon French Breakfast Radish brings a bright, peppery snap with a gentle sweetness that blooms as it warms in the garden light.

The roots are classic elongated cylinders—crisp white shoulders fading to a rosy-red blush—offering a tender crunch and clean, lively flavor that shines in quick garden harvests. Grow D’Avignon for early, reliable color and a beautiful, market-ready bite that enlivens salads, spring platters, and vibrant pickling jars.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 28 DaysHabit: Taproot

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D'Avignon Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Direct Sow	Jun 15th	Jul 13th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jun 29th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jun 22nd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 12th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 12th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jun 16th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 12th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jun 10th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jun 5th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 1st – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	May 29th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	May 23rd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	May 18th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	May 8th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Apr 29th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Apr 20th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Apr 3rd – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Mar 9th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 29th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 29th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	28
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

D’Avignon gives you the classic French Breakfast radish experience: high-velocity crunch with a peppery snap that sweetens quickly if you let it warm even a touch. Slice it cold for maximum sting, or hit it briefly with heat and salt to tame the bite without turning the flesh fluffy.

Best Uses

shaved or halved radish on buttered baguette—no weeping, just snap
spring salads with a light vinaigrette so the heat doesn’t get dulled
quick-pickling in a hot brine for crisp texture and zingy bite
warm sauté/roast finish (brief) to mellow the pepper while keeping a snappy edge

Flavor Profile

peppery radish bite gentle sweetness that rounds out with warmth crisp, watery crunch clean, slightly grassy finish

Kitchen Pairings

soft butter lemon feta crème fraîche smoked salmon fresh dill

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely to hit Raphanus sativus (radish) like D’Avignon, and what should I do?

Watch for flea beetles, which chew tiny holes in radish leaves and can stunt growth in the first couple of weeks. Use floating row cover immediately after sowing (remove only when plants are established), and if needed spot-treat with insecticidal soap on dry, calm evenings. If you see white powdery patches or yellowing with leaf spots, improve airflow and avoid overhead watering; remove badly infected leaves to slow spread.

How often should I water D’Avignon radishes during the main growing phase to keep them from becoming woody?

During the 2–4 weeks of active root bulking, keep the soil consistently evenly moist—typically about 1 inch of water per week, split into smaller waterings as needed. Water lightly and frequently enough that the top few inches don’t dry out; letting radishes dry then re-wet can trigger cracking and strong, woody roots.

How can I tell when D’Avignon radishes are ready to harvest?

Begin checking at about 28 days (often a few days earlier in warm weather) by gently pulling one sample plant. Harvest when the roots reach their expected size and feel firm with a crisp texture; if you wait for bigger size, radish roots quickly turn pithy and can become hot/woody.