Radishes are among the simplest and fastest vegetables to cultivate. Growing radishes is a simple and rewarding task for both beginners and experienced gardeners. They’re ideal for busy or beginner gardeners. You can grow radishes all year in most climates, except during frosty winters.
Harvest radishes within 4-6 weeks of sowing, depending on the variety. Their crisp, peppery taste enhances salads when eaten raw. To enjoy their best flavor, pick radishes while still small, before the roots split or harden. Even young radish leaves can add a zesty touch to salads.
steps to growing radishes
Choose a sunny spot or use pots. Enrich soil with compost.
Sow seeds directly, as radishes dislike transplanting. Germination happens quickly.
Interplant with slower-growing crops to save space. Radishes will be ready before other crops mature.
shopping list and preparation
Radish seeds
Defender Snail & Slug Pellets
A garden trowel and a suitable pot if container gardening
Directly sow radish seeds in enriched soil to avoid root disturbance. Mix fertilizer into the top 5-10cm of soil for optimal growth.
planting in gardens and planting in pots
Sow seeds 5mm deep and space rows 15-25cm apart. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Thin seedlings to 2-5cm apart as they grow. To ensure a steady supply, re-sow seeds every 2-4 weeks.
Use a pot at least 20-30cm deep. Fill it with Potting Mix. Sprinkle seeds thinly, cover lightly, and water regularly. Thin seedlings as they grow.
harvests and pest & diseases
Harvest radishes within 4-8 weeks. Pull them when small for the sweetest flavor. Use radish leaves in salads or cooking.
Slugs and snails can harm radishes. Protect plants with beer traps or Defender Snail & Slug Pellets.