How to Grow Radish

A cool-season root for the home garden across the warmer US.

Radish is a rewarding cool-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Radish is a cool-season crop. In the South and Southwest, plant in fall through winter when the heat eases. See your region on the radish page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Cherry Belle, Quick round red radish (Burpee)
• French Breakfast, Mild, elongated heirloom (Baker Creek)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: part sun to light shade, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 5 cm (2 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 1 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 3 L per plant every 2 days in hot weather.
• Containers: grows well in a pot of 15cm+.

Pests & problems

Watch for Flea beetle. In humid regions, Clubroot can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Radish is usually ready to harvest in roughly 4 weeks. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant radish where you garden.

See also: Radish in the plant library →

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