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

21 Jul 13, Kishinchand chellaram (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi i plant raddish in the ground , and i put water daily now is 5 weeks .i don,t see any thing caming in the ground. so what is the reason . thanks for your help kishinchand
22 Jul 13, (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Radish usually show up in 5-10 days. Maybe too much water? No need for water every day if the soil is wet enough to stay together in a lump if you squeeze it in your hand. Try some more seed and less watering.
27 Jun 13, Alex (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I started my radishes in seedling trays and when they started to bulge at the root I planted the between my tomatoes. With love and water I now have small cherry radishes about 2 weeks off being pulled.
19 May 13, Detlef (Australia - temperate climate)
The leaves are delicious in stir fries, omelettes, stews etc.
25 Mar 16, Sustainable Susan (Australia - temperate climate)
I have just tried the Radish leaves in an omelette and you are right. It is absolutely delicious! Thank you sharing that!
21 Apr 13, (Australia - tropical climate)
mix 50% river sand with a clay type soil for radishes this works well for me. no fertilizers needed.
20 Jan 13, Rose (Australia - temperate climate)
Another comment said if tops are great but poor roots you should lay off the fertilizer. They specifically noted nitrogen.
14 Nov 12, Keren (Australia - temperate climate)
If you find a lack of root development in plants that are grown for their roots: radishes, carrots, etc., but great healthy leaves above, that would indicate too much nitrogen fertiliser. Go easy on the fertiliser and your roots will grow better.
16 Oct 12, Vincent Harney (Australia - temperate climate)
Have twice planted french breakfast radishes in potting mix. Result - no radishes. Is the potting mix the problem? Should I just use soil? And perhaps a box?
23 May 12, Monique (Australia - temperate climate)
My raddishes are not forming. They have a healthy looking stem and leaves but there are no radishes growing. They have been growing for over 2 months now. Any suggestions?
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Long Scarlet radishes are good in a stirfry. All radishes make a great pickle.

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