How to Grow Radish Sprouts in New Zealand
Updated June 2026
Radish grown as microgreens or sprouts for a peppery, crunchy kick, and one of the fastest at 5 to 8 days. Grow on a tray or sprout in a jar, indoors all year round.
When to plant radish sprouts in New Zealand
Timing changes across the country, where the warm north and the cooler south are weeks apart. Sow or plant in these months for your region:
| Region | When to sow or plant |
|---|---|
| Northland | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Auckland | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Waikato & Bay of Plenty | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Wellington & Lower North Island | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Nelson & Marlborough | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Canterbury | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Otago & Southland | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Central Otago | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Best radish sprouts varieties for NZ
- Daikon Radish, Fast, peppery microgreen with clean white stems. The standard radish microgreen. (Egmont Seeds, Kings Seeds)
- China Rose Radish, Pink-stemmed radish micro with a spicy kick and good colour on the plate. (Egmont Seeds)
How to grow radish sprouts
- Space plants about 1cm apart.
- Barely cover the seed.
- Position: part sun to light shade.
- Ready to harvest in around 8 days.
Pests and problems
Watch for: Damping off, Damping off. See our NZ pest and disease guide for organic control.
🌱 Plant Radish Sprouts in your garden →For a calendar tuned to your exact region, see the New Zealand planting guides or the Radish Sprouts plant page.
FAQ
When is the best time to plant radish sprouts in New Zealand?
In the warm north (Northland, Auckland) sow in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Cooler regions plant a little later. Check the table above for your region.
Where can I buy radish sprouts seeds or plants in NZ?
Try Egmont Seeds, Kings Seeds.