Radish
Raphanus sativus
Family: Brassicaceae
Radish grows in full sun and prefers loose, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Radish
Radish growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Loose, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Radish as 3-10 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 20-60 days.
Plant Overview
Radish (Raphanus sativus) is listed in the Brassicaceae family and categorized as a vegetable with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Beginner.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0008
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Plant type
- Vegetable
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Growth habit
- Fast-growing cool-season root crop
- Mature height
- Approximately 6-18 inches depending on cultivar
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Growing Conditions
Radish is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Loose, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Loose, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Plant spacing
- 1-3 inches
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 3-10 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 20-60 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 3-10 days
- Germination temperature
- About 45-85°F
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
- Sowing method
- Direct sow in loose soil
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 20-60 days
- Harvest
- Harvest roots promptly when they reach mature size before they become woody or pithy
- Propagation
- Primarily by seed
Garden Information
- Common pests
- Flea beetles, root maggots and aphids
- Uses
- Fresh eating, salads, pickling and cooking
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.