Red Radish (Raphanus sativus) is a fast-growing annual root vegetable known for its crisp texture and mildly spicy flavor. Perfect for salads, pickling, or snacking, radishes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow. They thrive in cool weather, mature quickly in as little as 25–35 days, and can be grown in garden beds, raised beds, or containers. Ideal for beginner gardeners and kitchen gardens alike.
Seed Information
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Type: Vegetable Seeds
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Common Name: Red Radish
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Genus: Raphanus
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Species: Raphanus sativus
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Life Cycle: Annual
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Features: Quick maturing, crisp roots, mildly spicy, easy to grow, cool-season crop
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Season of Interest: Spring and fall
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Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor (beds, raised beds, containers)
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Cultivating Difficulty: Very easy
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Watering: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
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Climate: Temperate, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical
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Growth Habit: Root crop, 4–8 in tall foliage, round to oval roots
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Soil Type: Loose, well-draining sandy or loamy soil
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Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
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Planting Time: Early spring or late summer for fall harvest
Grow Instructions
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When to Plant: Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost or late summer for fall crop
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Soil: Loose, well-draining soil free of rocks for smooth root growth
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Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hrs daily) to partial shade
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist to prevent roots from becoming woody
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Spacing: Sow seeds 1 inch apart in rows 6–12 inches apart
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Germination: 4–7 days at 55–70°F (13–21°C)
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Harvest: 25–35 days after sowing, harvest when roots are 1–2 inches in diameter
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Tips: Succession sow every 1–2 weeks for continuous harvest; avoid hot midsummer weather which causes bolting