Growing RADISH from Seed to Harvest

I love growing Radish!!!

Purple Plum Radish

Mary's Heirloom Seeds Growing Heirloom RADISH Don't Miss Out! Did you know we've added several NEW pages both at Mary's Heirloom Seeds and our blog Back to the Basics? It's true! For your viewing pleasure we've made a special page with all of the growing info in one easy place. Check out Mary's  2014 Planting Guide Helpful Links Heirloom BEANS Heirloom BEETS Heirloom CABBAGE Heirloom CARROTS Heirloom CORN Heirloom CUCUMBERS Heirloom Fruits Heirloom PEPPERS Heirloom SEEDS Heirloom TOMATOES HERB Seeds Wildflower Seeds Seed Pack Combos Specialty Heirlooms SUPPLIES Organic PLANT FOOD Growing Beans Growing Beets Growing Tomatoes Growing From Seed page Join Our Mailing List Mary's Heirloom Seeds 2104 Tyler Street Hollywood, FL 33020 (954) 654-3501 NEW "Shop Hours" Tues & Thurs 3pm-6pm Find us at the Yellow Green Farmer's Market Booth #281 Saturday & Sunday 8am-4pm Looking for an easy, organic crop? Try Radishes! One of the many questions I've been asked out at the farmers market is "What's easy to grow?" The absolute easiest varieties to grow (in my opinion) are RADISH and BASIL. Growing Radish from Seed to Harvest The Radish may be a cool-weather crop but I continue to have success even in South Florida. Grow radishes in full sun or partial shade. Plant radishes in loose, well-drained soil. Remove soil lumps, rocks, and roots from radish planting beds. Obstructions can cause roots to grow malformed. Add organic matter to planting beds before sowing   German Giant Radish  radishes. Radishes prefer a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8.   Sow radish seed 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart.  Thin successful seedlings from 1 to 4 inches apart in wide rows depending upon the variety. Sow radishes in the garden 2 to 3 weeks before average date of  the last frost in spring. Sow succession crops every 2 weeks in spring and in autumn. Two or more crops can be grown in spring. Radishes require 22 to 70 days to come to harvest. Warm weather can result in small roots. Long days may also cause radishes to flower; plant radishes during the shorter days of spring and autumn. In mild winter regions, grow radishes in late autumn and early winter. Radishes can withstand frost.    Purple Plum Radish from the garden Keep radish planting beds moist but not wet. Even, regular watering will result in quick growth. Radishes that receive too little water will become woody tasting. Prepare planting beds with aged compost. Side dress radishes with aged compost at midseason.   Daikon Radish  Radishes can be grown in containers. Sow radishes in containers at least 6 inches deep. Plant radishes in round containers in concentric circles.   Companion plants:  Cucumbers, Lettuce, Nasturtiums, Peas, and Peppers.   French Breakfast Radish      Diatomaceous Earth will help with any aphid issues you might have in the garden. Using Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden  HAPPY PLANTING!

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