How to Grow Radishes

Radishes grow very quickly (some varieties only take 3 weeks from seed to harvest), and they live very well. Their spicy flavor enhances soups and salads, and they take up very little room in the garden. To grow beets successfully, see step 1 below.

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Choose the radish variety you want to grow. Like many other vegetables, radishes come in a multitude of varieties, both hybrid and naturally pollinated. If you’re new to gardening, grow Cherry Belle radish varieties as they yield in just 22 days and have a mild, pleasant taste. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Spring radishes are the ones most people see (like Cherry Belle radishes, which are red on the outside, white on the inside). You have to make sure you plant them in spring or fall. They also seem to be the fastest growing radish variety.
Summer radishes are similar to spring radishes, but they tend to grow more slowly, taking about 6-8 weeks to harvest.
Winter beets are much larger and contain more starch than spring and summer beets and take longer to grow. It is best to sow the seeds in late summer to harvest in the fall or winter. Winter radishes include Daikon, and Champion. Daikon can grow up to 45 cm long and take 60 days to grow.

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Choose a suitable place to plant. Radishes should be planted in an area with full day sun or partial shade, and the soil should be loose and well-drained. The soil should not be mixed as the roots will branch around the rocks in the way. Add organic matter to the soil before planting. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Make sure the plant gets plenty of sun. Otherwise they will mainly develop the leaves and the tubers will be very small. However, you must keep in mind that the hotter the soil, the hotter the turnip plants will be, which is one reason why you shouldn’t plant radishes in midsummer. Another reason is that the radish will enter the seed if it receives too much sunlight.
Soil should be rock-free, well-drained, and have a pH between 5.8 and 6.8. You have to add a lot of organic matter (like compost) to the soil.

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Plan to plant. Radishes are cool-weather crops, so they are best planted in spring and fall. Planting radishes in the hot summer months will cause them to bloom. You can plant your first crop 2 weeks before the last spring frost because radishes tolerate cold well. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Stop planting when the weather is hot. That means if you find the temperature for several days in a row is above 16 degrees Celsius, you should stop growing beets until it gets cooler.
The usual planting schedule for spring radish is to let it germinate in about 5 days, and harvest in 3 to 4 weeks.
Since radishes grow very quickly, you should alternate them with slow growing vegetables.

Plant a tree

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Drills. You should sow them at a depth of about 12.5 mm and 25 mm apart. As they germinate, prune the young plants to only about 5 cm between plants, allowing more space for larger varieties. The rows should be planted about 30 cm apart. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

You will have to prune the plants when they are about 2 to 3 cm tall. Use small scissors to cut the top of the plant down towards the ground. ^{[5] X Research Sources}
If you are growing large radish varieties, you must sow the seeds about 2.5 cm to 4 cm deep.
Radishes are easy to grow in combination with other plants, as they grow very quickly. Grow them with carrots, turnips, and cabbage.

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Water the plants. Keep the beet bed moist, but not soggy. Regular and regular watering will help the plant grow quickly; If the cabbage grows too slowly, they will taste hot and hard. Add compost to the bed if desired.

If you don’t water them regularly (for example, don’t water for a few days and then flood them) the radishes can crack.

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Harvest radish. Radishes are ready to harvest when their roots are about 2.5 cm in diameter. However, you should consult the seed package for the plant’s harvest time. To harvest, manually pull the entire plant out of the soil. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

You can also shake off the soil and see if the tubers have grown. If the tubers are big, pluck a few and taste them. It will tell you if the plant has been harvested or not.
Unlike many root crops, turnips cannot be stored in the soil, as doing so will cause them to become hard and squishy.

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Wash and store the beets. Shake off the soil by hand from the bulbs, then store them in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks. Rinse them with water before eating. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Dealing with Tree Problems

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Mushroom treatment. There are different types of fungi that can kill plants or make them taste bad. Signs that the plant has a fungus is easy to spot. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

If there are yellow and light gray spots on the leaves, your cabbage may have leaf spot disease, also known as Septoria leaf spot, a fungal disease. If your plants have this disease, make sure the beds are well drained (no standing water) and add organic matter (like compost). Remove infected plants. To prevent this disease, rotate the crops so that you don’t plant in the same bed every time. Also, keep the garden clean of dead plants, weeds, etc.
If light green spots begin to appear on the leaves, and purple hairs appear on the undersides, your plant may have late blight. Remove infected plants and do not overwater. Avoid making the radish too thick by pruning the plants. To prevent late blight, rotate crops and clean the garden.
If the leaf veins turn yellow, the leaf margins turn brown and curl upward, the base turns dark brown, black, and becomes viscous, you may have root rot, a fungal disease caused by a fungus. go out. Add organic matter, like compost, to the bed, and make sure your soil is well drained. To prevent this disease, rotate the crops.

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Remove harmful insects. Fungi aren’t the only thing that harms turnips. Some insects can attach to the tree, eat the tree and cause the tree to die. To avoid these pests, you need to clean the garden thoroughly, leaving no dead plants and weeds. If your tree is already infested with pests, there are a few things you can do to get rid of them.

If the leaves look pale and you see small slits and grooves in the roots, your plant may be infested with maggots. These tiny creatures are gray/white, legless worms. Flies have laid eggs in the soil next to the tree. To get rid of them, apply lime or wood ash to the base of the tree. Wait until the weather is drier before planting to avoid maggot growth.
If there are small holes in the leaves, you may have a flea infestation. These tiny creatures are bronze or black, with hard wings. If they are encountered, sprinkle with diatomaceous earth, a soft sedimentary rock that easily crumbles into a fine off-white powder. This powder works to kill bugs naturally. ^{[9] X Research Source} You should also cultivate the soil regularly, so you can break the bug growth cycle.
If the plant has pale white or yellowish spots, deformed leaves, or is wilting, you may have a Harlequin clown beetle. These beetles are characterized by black stripes and yellow or red or orange spots that will suck up the sap. Catch and destroy all bugs and their nests. To keep your garden free of these bugs, clean up areas where bugs can breed, such as weeds and plant parts, after you’ve harvested them.
If the leaves turn dull yellow, they curl up and become brittle, your plant may have contracted dragonfly disease, a disease caused by the mycoplasma virus transmitted by leafhoppers. If infected, remove infected plants, and prevent leafhoppers by clearing weeds and dead plants.

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Soil test. Soil temperature, soil type, and irrigation play a big role in how well a plant will grow. Remember that you must water regularly, do not overwater, and have the pH in place.

If your radish tastes too hot or too spicy, it means the soil is too dry or the soil temperature is too hot (above 32 degrees Celsius). To protect the roots and cool the soil, add 5-7 cm of organic mulch.
If the beets are hardy, the soil temperature may be too high and the watering is uneven. Make sure the roots are covered with soil to keep them cool and water them regularly. Also, when the plants are big enough you should harvest them right away so they don’t crack.

Advice

Radishes can also be grown in pots, and can even be grown indoors under the right conditions.
If the plants bloom, do not immediately discard them. After the flowers die, they will produce seeds that are spicy and crunchy if you harvest them while they are still soft and green.

Things You’ll Need

Radish seeds
Compost organic fertilizer
Shovel
Water

Steps

Preparing to Plant a Tree

Plant a tree

Dealing with Tree Problems

Advice

Things You’ll Need

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