Growing Radish

Raphanus sativas : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    P P P     P        

(Best months for growing Radish in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 46°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 1 - 2 inches apart
  • Harvest in 5-7 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Chervil, cress,lettuce, leeks, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes
  • Avoid growing close to: Hyssop, gherkins

Your comments and tips

15 Feb 17, Millicent (Australia - temperate climate)
Mine were red and green
09 Feb 17, Danny (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
My radishes grow all top but no bulb. Any ideas.
10 Feb 17, Julie (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Hey Danny, me too! I thought I hadn't planted the seeds deep enough or firmed down the soil hard enough after planting seeds? Will be giving these a go next lot as mine are also growing more above ground than below.... hope these ideas help!
09 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)
The most common cause of lots of leaves and small roots in radishes is an excess of manure which has a lot of nitrogen in it. Nitrogen is what causes leaf growth and is ideal for lettuces, spinach, etc. If you have used a lot of manure plant a leaf crop to use up some of the nitrogen then plant your radishes.All the best.
04 Nov 16, lana (Australia - temperate climate)
why did my radish look great when harvest,but were not nice .soft and spongy airy inside.
16 Jan 17, Amy (Australia - temperate climate)
I have read that that can happen if you leave them in too long, could that have been the case?
04 Sep 16, Purpleluna (Australia - temperate climate)
Yes I am and my son are going to plant these type "sparkler" in a deep old stainless atell washing sink fr a laundry so I dont aee why not as the radishes are small
30 Jun 16, Gomoco (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
already in the ground, thanks for you tip and weekly updates
15 May 16, Ian (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I've found main pests tend to be grasshoppers and caterpillers. You can grow them with daikon radish in between. They have bigger leaves and grow more vigorously so tend to attract pests. They are also reported to be good for soil system in similar way to rocket. In Japan they grow them in the rows between orchards for soil quality and to suppress pests.
12 May 16, Emma (Australia - tropical climate)
Does anyone know any pest and disease management strategies?
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I grow radishes a few years ago and they were so hot and spicy and I wanted to have another go, but when I went to the shop they had three or four different type. I just want to know which ones are mild and I can grow here in Brisbane.

- Jean

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