| Botanical name | Raphanus sativus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Radishes |
| Origin | |
| Planting instructions | Sow the whole year round.Sow thinly, a little at a time, at two-week intervals.Plant the seed 6mm deep and thin the seedlings out to about 50mm apart. |
| Soil conditions | The best soil is rich and well drained. In dry soils, radishes are inclined to run to seed almost before you can use them. |
| Uses | Radishes have a mild, peppery flavor that complements lettuce, tomatoes and spring onions, making them perfect for salads. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Radishes are easy to grow, so it is possible to have a continuous supply of crisp young roots almost all year round.Radishes make an ideal crop for a child garden as they mature so quickly. |
| Interesting info | Radishes are rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, beta carotene, vitamin C and folic acid. |
| Common pests and diseases | Caterpillars.Downy mildew in thick stands during wet weather. |
| Harvest | Pick roots about three to five weeks after sowing as they tend to become hard when left too long in the soil. |
| Yield | A 1m-row per sowing should be enough for a family of four. Sow every two weeks. |
Raphanus sativus (Radishes)
- Botanical name: Raphanus sativus
- Common name(s): Radishes
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
Radishes have a mild, peppery flavour that complements lettuce, tomatoes and spring onions, making them perfect for salads. They are easy to grow, so it is possible to have a continuous supply of crisp young roots almost all year round.
Family: Brassicaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: RAF-an-us sa-TEE-vus
Raphanus sativus requirements and features
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