Radish Growing Guide

Raphanus sativus

Crop Rotation Group

Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●

Soil

Almost any soil with good drainage.

Position

Full sun to partial afternoon shade.

Frost tolerant

No.

Feeding

Not required.

Spacing

Single Plants: 3" (10cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 3" (10cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in the bed or row, one-half inch deep and 1 inch apart. Thin to proper spacing when the seedlings are 1 week old.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Use radishes to mark divisions between sowings of salad greens or other spring vegetables.

Harvesting

Harvest round radishes when the roots are the size of a quarter. Young radishes have the best flavor, so pull them promptly.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Radish

Aphids (General)

Cabbage Root Maggot

Slug

Snail

Plant Diseases which Affect Radish

Brassica Alternaria Leaf Spot