Vegetables· Raphanus sativus
Radish Growing Guide
Radish is one of the fastest-growing root vegetables, with some varieties ready to harvest in just 25 days. It is an excellent early-season crop and can also serve as a cover crop (daikon types) for breaking compacted soil layers.
Growing Conditions
Soil Requirements
Soil Type & pH
Best soil types: sandy loam, loam, silt loam
pH range: 5.5 - 7 (optimal: 6.5)
Drainage: good
Nutrient Needs (N-P-K)
Planting Guide
Yield & Economics
Common Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
- flea beetle
- cabbage root fly
- aphids
Common Diseases
- clubroot
- black root
- downy mildew
Use to identify issues early and prevent crop losses.
Growing Tips
Succession-plant every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest; radishes bolt quickly in warm weather and become pithy.
Harvest promptly at maturity; leaving radishes in the ground too long results in cracking, woodiness, and strong flavor.
Use daikon radish varieties as a fall cover crop to break plow pans and scavenge nitrogen from deeper soil layers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Radish take to grow?
Radish typically takes 30 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 4 days. The best planting season is early spring, fall.
What soil does Radish need?
Radish grows best in sandy loam, loam, silt loam soil with a pH of 5.5-7. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Radish need?
Radish grows best at 10-20°C. Frost tolerance: moderate. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Radish?
Radish yields approximately 15,000 kg/hectare under good conditions. Multiple harvests per year are possible (3).
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