Planting and growing radishes is easy to accomplish, even for beginners.
Cameron Sadeghpour
Growing radishes is an easy, beginner-friendly project.
This root crop produces reliably, even if youve never grown vegetables before.
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Typically planted in spring and autumn, radishesgrow best during cool weather.
And they’refast-growing vegetables; most varieties are ready to harvest just 30 days after planting.
When youre ready to plant, directly sow radish seeds a half-inchdeep in rows spaced 3 inches apart.
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Thinned out seedlings can beused as microgreensto flavor salads, sandwiches and other dishes.
To boost the size of your radish crop, be sure to follow the simple care tips below.
Light
Radishes grow best when they receive at least6 to 8 hours of bright sunlight daily.
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Likeother root vegetables, radishes need loose, fertile, andwell-draining soilthats deep enough to support their vigorous roots.
double-check radishes receive about 1 inch of water per week.
Underwatered radishes can become tough, woody, and overly pungent, while overwatered radishes can develop root rot.
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During summer, its best to stop growing radishes since radishes bolt in heat.
Once radishes bolt, their flavor changes and their roots can develop an unpleasant, woody texture.
If you do decide to fertilize radishes, select a low-nitrogen or balanced, organic fertilizer.
But you’ve got the option to avoid this by harvesting radishes regularly.
Shake away the excess dirt, rinse and dry the radish roots, and trim off the radish greens.
These insects primarily damage radish leaves and riddle them with holes.
Black Spanish
Black Spanish radishes have a unique look with black skin and a creamy white interior.
Daikon
Another popular radish option, daikons have long tap roots that need deep soil to grow.
But these versatile radishes are must-haves if you lovebahn mi sandwicheswith quick pickled do chua.
Carrots
Carrotsand radishes have similar needs, so you know theyll grow well together.
But radishes also breakup tough soils and make it easier for carrot seeds to germinate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Overcrowded radishes that havent been thinned out often produce thin roots.
Radishes grow well beneath taller tomato plants and they can distract flea beetles from feeding on your tomatoes.
