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

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10 Jun 08, christine (Unknown climate)
Can you eat the leaves of radish e.g. in salad or cooked
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30 May 08, Chris (Unknown climate)
Rex, I've found lack of water at any stage during growth will make radish turn bitter. It's also a dreadful problem with cucumbers - one day of wilting makes them completely inedible!
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30 May 08, Rex (Unknown climate)
Could I please know why my radishes are so bitter? Last year tasted nice!
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10 Apr 08, Sophie (Unknown climate)
Long Scarlet radishes are good in a stirfry. All radishes make a great pickle.
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As a good story about radish.... I live in south-west Brisbane... planted in early August and thinned out 3 weeks later... they were ready in another 3 weeks. Originally put blood and bone in well turned soil, kept them well watered. I still found some of them split though but not sure why but the rest were huge. Pity I don't eat them, gave most away and the rest went on the compost heap.

- Jeremy

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