Radish

Raphanus sativus subsp. longipinnatus

Plant family

Crucifers (Brassicaceae)

Also known as

Radish, Mooli, Daikon, White Radish, Japanese Radish, Winter Radish, Long Radish

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Plant distance

15 cm

Row spacing

20 cm

Seeding depth

1.5 cm

Instructions

The season for this plant has not yet begun. The following instructions are for the beginning season.

End of March

Sowing

Mid of April

Pest protection

Mid of April

Thinning

Description

This root vegetable from the cruciferous family has a pungent taste. There are diverse varieties that differ in size, color and shape, as well as duration of cultivation.

Origin:

Presumed descent from the hederich (wild radish) from the Near East.

Growing tips

Summer radish should be sown from April to the beginning of August, fall radish from the beginning of July to the end of August. Summer radish is ready to harvest after approx. 8-10 weeks, winter radish usually only after 13-15 weeks. If it is harvested too late, the radish will become furry and woody.