Radish Seeds
West Coast Seeds, Radish Seeds - Detailed Descriptions
Our premium Radish Seeds are your ticket to a fast and flavorful harvest. These seeds sprout into vibrant, crunchy radishes that are as versatile in the kitchen as they are easy to grow in the garden.
These Radish Seeds produce plump, peppery roots that add a zesty kick to salads, sandwiches, and dishes. They thrive in cool conditions, making them an ideal crop for early spring or fall. With their bright colours ranging from deep reds to radiant whites, they bring flavour to your table and a pop of colour to your garden.
Cultivated to ensure a high germination rate, these seeds promise a bountiful yield of crisp, delicious radishes. Whether planted in rows in a vegetable garden or scattered in a container on a patio, they're sure to impress with their robust growth and irresistible taste.
West Coast Seeds, Radish Seeds - Additional Information
How to Grow Radishes
Planting Schedule:
Radishes are versatile and flourish throughout the season. The best results come when planted just after the last frost and again in late summer to early fall. Aim for a soil temperature of 18-24°C (65-75°F) for optimal germination, typically within 5-7 days.
Seed Starting:
Plant seeds at a depth of 5mm (¼”), placing 25 seeds per 30cm (12″) in rows. Space rows 30-45cm (12-18″) apart, and thin the sprouts to maintain 6-12 plants per 30cm to ensure ample room for growth.
Growing:
Radishes thrive in soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. They are best grown in rich, loamy soil enhanced with composted manure. Boost fertility by mixing 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer into every 3m (10′) row. Applying lime to beds in the fall can enhance growth.
Speed is the key to cultivating radishes: sow rows frequently, thin promptly, water regularly, harvest early, and repeat the cycle for continuous yield.
Harvesting:
Harvest radishes when they reach the size of large marbles to enjoy their crisp, peppery flavour.
Don’t overlook the leaves and developing seedpods, which are also edible and add variety to salads and dishes. Prompt harvesting ensures the best quality and taste.
Radish Pests & Diseases
Root Maggots:
Root maggots significantly threaten radish plants, burrowing into the roots and causing them to rot.
Crop rotation is critical to preventing root maggot infestations. Avoid planting radishes in the same spot each year. Using row covers from planting until harvest can also deter adult flies from laying eggs near the plants.
If infestation occurs, remove and destroy affected plants to prevent the spread of maggots. Soil drenches with beneficial nematodes can effectively target the larvae within the soil.
Flea Beetles:
Flea beetles chew small holes in the leaves of radish plants, which can reduce their vigour and growth.
Utilize floating row covers to protect young plants from flea beetle attacks. Incorporating plants that repel flea beetles, such as marigolds, around your radishes can also help keep them at bay.
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around the base of plants to deter flea beetles. Treat infestations with neem oil and pyrethrin-based insecticides, but follow application guidelines, especially regarding harvest intervals.
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