About This Variety

Meet This Variety

Radish (Raphanus sativus) can be grown from seed for vegetable gardens. Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil to support healthy establishment and early growth.

Sow in a prepared site or container when the growing medium reaches the recommended germination range. Keep the soil evenly moist while seedlings establish, then harvest when the crop reaches the appropriate stage for eating.

A seed-grown Radish for vegetable gardens.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Raphanus sativus
Life Cycle Annual
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Keep Evenly Moist
Soil Preference Well-drained; Fertile

Why Gardeners Love It

Home Garden Fit

Use the plant in a home-garden setting that provides its listed growing conditions.Suited to its listed garden settings.

Kitchen Use

Grow this edible crop for ordinary home-kitchen preparation.For everyday kitchen use.

Fresh Garden Use

Harvest the edible crop at the appropriate stage for fresh use.Harvest at the proper stage for fresh use.

Best Growing Conditions

Germination Temperature
45-85°F
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Keep Evenly Moist

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Prepare a site or container with the listed light and soil conditions.

Prepare the listed light and soil conditions.

02

Sow

Sow at 45-85 F using crop-appropriate depth and light guidance.

Sow at 45-85 F.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed at the listed moisture level without waterlogging it.

Maintain the listed moisture level.

04

Thin

Thin seedlings to provide room for light, airflow, and normal crop development.

Thin seedlings for space and airflow.

05

Harvest

Harvest the edible portion only when it reaches the crop's appropriate ready stage.

Harvest when the crop is ready.

Garden Uses

Vegetable Gardens
Raised Beds
Fresh Eating

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