Radishes
Root vegetable
Scientific name:
Raphanus sativus
Ideal temperature range for growing:
8 – 30°C
Months to sow seeds:
September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August
Typical germination period:
10 days
Typical harvest range:
4 – 8 weeks
28 – 56 days
General spacing requirements:
3-5 cm
Tips, tricks and useful information
Annual or biennial plant in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), grown for its large succulent taproot. The common radish is likely of Asian or Mediterranean origin and is cultivated worldwide.
May require thinning if direct sown.