Radish

Raphanus sativus

annual0.5×0.5 mzone 2–11partial shade🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Brassicaceae
Habit: annual
Height: 0.5 m
Spread: 0.5 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 2 years
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 2–11
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very moist
pH: 5.4 – 8.5

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Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Leaf harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible8 of 10

Medicinal4 of 10

Other uses3 of 10

Growing

Radishes prefer a sunny site with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Sow directly outdoors about 5 weeks before the last frost. Keep the soil evenly moist to promote rapid root development. Regular thinning improves root quality. Radishes grow fast and can be harvested after just 3-6 weeks.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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