Overwintering guide
How to overwinter easter egg radish
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills easter egg radish in winter
Cutting easter egg radish hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering easter egg radish — FAQ
Does easter egg radish need to come indoors for winter?
Easter Egg Radish is hardy to roughly USDA zone 2 — winter lows around -46°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Easter Egg Radish is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move easter egg radish for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water easter egg radish in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills easter egg radish over winter?
Cutting easter egg radish hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.