Radishes
Raphanus sativus · Easy
One of the fastest food crops, ideal for gaps and repeated small sowings.
Sow
Direct sow in spring, early summer and late summer; winter types in July–August.
Plant
Direct sow only.
Harvest
Salad types in roughly 4–8 weeks; winter types later.
Practical growing notes
Give radishes the right space.
- Plant spacing
- 2.5–5 cm for salad radishes; wider for winter types.
- Light
- Sun or light shade, especially in summer.
- Containers
- Excellent, with adequate moisture and depth.
Why grow it?
A quick result from very little space.
Watch for
Hot, dry conditions cause poor roots or bolting; harvest promptly before roots turn woody.
Keep the bed moving
What can follow radishes?
A succession-friendly salad crop, especially useful as loose-leaf or cut-and-come-again types.
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