A comprehensive guide to growing Radish, from planting to harvesting. Included are tips on sun requirements, feeding, and pests and troubleshooting notes.
Soil
What soil is good for Radish?
Radish will do well in most well draining soils with plenty of compost mixed in.
Position
How much sun does Radish need?
Plant Radish in a full to part sun position.
Frost Tolerant
Is Radish frost tolerant?
Yes, Radish plants will tolerate light frost.
Spacing
How much space does Radish need?
Space your Radish seeds roughly 10cm apart.
Planting
When should I plant Radish?
Radish are cool season crops that are usually planted from autumn through to spring, growing best in temperatures between 10- 20°C (50-68°F).
Feeding
What do I feed Radish?
Add some organic fertiliser into the soil before planting your Radish seeds. Radish shouldn’t need further fertilising after that.
Harvesting
When can I harvest Radish?
You should see the Radish bulbs come to the surface of the soil when they are close to, or ready for harvest. Harvest at your preferred size. The Radish leaves are also edible.
Pests
What pests does Radish get?
Pests that can affect Radish plants include: Aphids, Slug, Snail, Flea Beetle, Root Maggots, Wireworms, Cabbage Moth, Caterpillar, White Fly, Cabbage White Butterfly, Cabbage Looper.
Diseases
What diseases does Radish get?
Diseases that can affect Radish plants include: Blight, Club Root, Downy Mildew, White Rust, Fusarium Wilt, Wirestem, Black Root, Scab.
Notes
Is there anything else I need to know about Radish?
Radish is a fast growing crop, sow seeds every 2-4 weeks for a continuous harvest.
Radish are Cool Season Crops
Radish are Easy To Grow
Radish are Frost Tolerant
Radish are Shade Tolerant