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 8°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 3 - 5 cm apart
  • Harvest in 5-7 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Chervil, cress,lettuce, leeks, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes
  • Avoid growing close to: Hyssop, gherkins

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02 Jul 14, Lerna Obaldo (Australia - temperate climate)
Is daikon included as to radish?
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03 Jul 14, (Australia - temperate climate)
Try looking under D for daikon
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05 Jul 14, john (Australia - temperate climate)
Why are my radishes all leaves and no bulbs
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21 Jul 14, Steve (Australia - temperate climate)
Too much nitrogen, grow some lettuce chard or cabbage there
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11 Sep 14, suzette (Australia - temperate climate)
How much fertiliser is needed for radishes? No root development and lots of leaves makes me think too much fertiliser.
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09 Oct 14, claire storey (Australia - temperate climate)
What type of fertilizer do you use for radishes. How do you get good root development
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19 Oct 14, Sheila Graham (Australia - temperate climate)
I have raddish from seed, lots of them. And I have some from seedling. I used Seasol two weekly. The seedlings are ready to eat. I will leave the seeds for another two weeks or so.
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10 Mar 15, Kay Green (Australia - temperate climate)
Recent radish purchases from a variety of shops have all been like rocks. Almost break my dentures. Is it the time of year or just a weather phenomenon?
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29 Dec 17, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)
Radishes grown slow with irregular watering tend to be hard and bitter I think. Grow them quick with plenty of water.
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13 Mar 15, Kristin Litwiler (USA - Zone 5a climate)
What is the best region of the US to grow radishes? What region is Arkansas in? I haven't been able to find that on the Web nor a picture of the US divided into its' regions as I've seen on seeds pack backs.
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I planted radishes a few weeks ago and the seeds started to break through pretty much immediately. They have now refused to come out properly. I can see a little bit of withered leaves almost in the ground. What am I doing wrong?

- Bushra

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