A guide on how to grow Radishes from seed to harvest

Radish plant originated from the temperate regions of Asia. The botanical names of Radish are Raphanus sativus (spring radish), Raphanus sativus longipinnatus (winter radish). The common name is Radish. This plant is a cool-weather crop. You can grow radishes in spring or fall if you actually want to get the best flavor and texture. The Radishes need to be sow in the garden two to three weeks before the average date of the last frost in spring. You can sow succession crops every two weeks in spring and in autumn. This particular plant requires about twenty-two to seventy days to come to harvest. Make sure the harvest is completed before the weather grows warm. For mild winter regions, the radish can be grow in late autumn and early winter.
Like I said earlier this plant is a hardy cool-weather annual plant. This plant roots can be globe-shaped or long and tapered. Radishes roots can be red, black or white in colored. This plant can form a rosette of lobed leaves on the stems rising from the root.

The land preparation for Radish

Radishes can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Make sure the Radishes are planted in a loose, well-drained soil. Make sure you remove soil lumps, rocks, and roots from the Radish planting beds. Any obstructions can actually cause the Radish roots to grow malformed. Make sure you add organic matter to the planting beds before sowing the Radishes. This plant actually prefers a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8.

The time of planting

This plant is a cool-weather crop. Make sure you sow the Radishes in the garden two to three weeks before the average date of the last frost in spring. You can also sow succession crops every two weeks in spring and in autumn. Also, 2 or more crops can be grown in spring. This plant actually requires about twenty-two to seventy days to come to harvest. Make sure you complete the harvest before the weather grows warm, because warm weather can result to small roots. At times long days may also cause radishes to flower, try and plant the Radishes during the shorter days of spring and autumn.

The planting and the spacing of Radishes

 The Radish seed need to be sow ½ inch deep and one inch apart, you can also thin successful seedlings from one to four inches apart in wide rows depending on the variety. Make sure you allow greater room for winter varieties. Make sure you space single rows or mounded ridges ten to sixteen inches apart.

The feeding and the watering of the plant

The Radish planting beds need to be kept moist but not wet. Actually a regular watering of the Radish plant will result in quick growth. If the Radish plants receive too little water it will taste woody. Make sure you prepare the planting beds with aged compost. You can also side dress the Radishes plant with aged compost at midseason. Some of the companion plants are pepper, peas, cucumbers, lettuce and nasturtiums.

How to care for Radish plant

This particular plant will bolt or go to seed if grown during the long days of summer. You can cover the Radish plants in midsummer so that they can get eight rather than twelve hours of sunlight. Make sure you keep this plant evenly watered so that they can grow quickly, because slow growth can actually cause radishes to taste hot.

How to grow Radish in container

 This particular plant can be grown in containers. You can sow radishes in containers at least six inches deep. Make sure you plant the Radishes in round containers in concentric circles. Also make sure you move the containers to a cool locations if the weather grows warm.

Pest and disease control in Radish

This plant can be attacked by root maggots and aphids. You can pinch out infested foliage. This plant actually grows so quickly, pests are not a problem. This plant has no serious disease problems.

How to harvest Radishes

The spring Radishes actually requires about twenty to thirty days to reach harvest. Why the winter Radishes require about fifty to sixty days to reach harvest. This plant is actually ready for harvest when the roots reach one inch across. You can lift the whole plant when radishes are the right size. Also you can lift a few or push the soil aside gently to decide if they are large enough to harvest. Make sure you don’t leave the radishes in the ground too long or they will become pithy.
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