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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

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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.

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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.

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19 May 13, Detlef (Australia - temperate climate)

The leaves are delicious in stir fries, omelettes, stews etc.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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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