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How to grow radishes

Raphanus sativus · brassicaceae family · annual crop

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Growing basics

Radish is a cool-season crop, usually direct-sown in the garden.

Seeds germinate once soil reaches about 45°F.

Plants bolt or decline once sustained daytime highs reach 80°F.

Varieties in the library run 22 to 55 days to maturity.

Grows best in full sun.

Tolerates a light frost.

Space plants 2 to 5 inches apart.

Sources

5 radishes in the library

Cherry Belle · French Breakfast · Easter Egg · Watermelon · Daikon

Each has a full cited page in the library.

Row & Bed covers 5 radish varieties, each with a cited care timeline and fertilization schedule, and planting windows worked out for your ZIP.

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