Easter Egg

Family: Brassicaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Crisp as a fresh spring morning, ‘Easter Egg’ radish charms with a candy-bright, egg-shaped mix of white and soft pastel blushes that pop from the soil in just 25 days.

The flesh is tender and juicy with a mild, pleasantly peppery snap—ideal for salad radishes that stay crisp and clean-tasting. Grow a quick, colorful harvest for fresh plates, garnishes, and bright pickling-style accents that showcase their delicate crunch.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 25 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Easter Egg 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 10th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jun 26th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jun 19th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jun 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jun 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jun 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	May 29th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	May 26th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	May 20th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	May 15th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	May 5th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Apr 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Apr 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Mar 31st – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Mar 6th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	25
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

“Easter Egg” radishes are built for the kind of eating where crunch is the headline—tender, juicy, and only lightly peppery. Slice thin or quick-pickle and they’ll stay bright and snappy, cutting through creamy fats and savory salt without turning harsh.

Best Uses

thin rounds in spring salads where they must stay crisp
quick-pickling-style accents (vinegar brine for a clean, crunchy bite)
snappy garnishes for tacos, grain bowls, and rich spreads
batched shaved radish for warm-weather slaws

Flavor Profile

mild peppery snap candy-bright freshness tender, juicy crunch

Kitchen Pairings

butter sea salt flakes honey lime goat cheese cucumber

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage powdery mildew or downy mildew on Raphanus sativus (Easter Egg radish)?

Raphanus sativus commonly develops mildew when foliage stays wet and air movement is poor. Water in the morning and avoid overhead watering so leaves dry quickly, and thin seedlings to reduce crowding. If you see mildew spreading, remove the worst-affected leaves and improve airflow; for home beds, use a labeled sulfur-based fungicide early and follow the product directions exactly.

How often should I water Easter Egg radish during the 25-day main growing period?

Keep the soil consistently evenly moist—not soggy—especially from germination through bulb swelling (about days 5–20). In warm spells, plan on watering about 1 inch per week total, split into 2–4 smaller waterings to prevent drying out between rounds. Let the top 1/2 inch dry slightly, then water thoroughly, because irregular moisture can cause woody, pithy roots and faster bolting.

What are the signs that Easter Egg radish (Raphanus sativus) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the radish roots reach their expected size—typically around day 25—while they’re still crisp and tender. Look for a visible shoulder pushing up at the soil surface and gently pull one to check diameter; if it feels large but still firm and smooth, it’s ready. Don’t leave radishes in the ground too long after sizing up, or they become spongy and hotter-tasting as they mature.