🔴 Radish: Growing Guide
Radish (Raphanus sativus) grows best in partial shade with moderate watering, and does well at 5–24 °C (41–75 °F) in soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Space plants about 5 cm (2 in) apart. Expect 22–35 days.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Raphanus sativus |
|---|---|
| Category | Vegetables |
| Sunlight | Partial shade |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Plant spacing | 5 cm (2 in) |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Comfortable temperature | 5–24 °C (41–75 °F) |
| Time to maturity | 22–35 days |
| Sowing depth | 1 cm (0.4 in) |
| Height | 15–20 cm (5.9–7.9 in) |
When to sow, plant and harvest
The calendar below shows the best months in each climate zone. Pick the zone closest to your garden.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Sow | Sow | Sow | Harvest | Harvest | Sow | Sow | Harvest | Harvest | |||
| Continental | Sow | Sow | Harvest | Sow | Sow | Harvest | ||||||
| Oceanic | Sow | Sow | Harvest | Sow | Sow | Harvest | Harvest | |||||
| Subtropical | Sow | Harvest | Harvest | Sow | Sow | Harvest | Harvest | Sow | ||||
| Tropical | Sow | Harvest | Harvest | Sow | Harvest | Harvest | Sow | |||||
| Cold / Northern | Sow | Harvest | Sow | Harvest | ||||||||
| Arid / Semi-arid | Sow | Harvest | Harvest | Sow | Harvest | Harvest | Sow |
- Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Sow: Jan–Mar, Sep–Oct · Harvest: Apr–May, Nov–Dec.
- Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Sow: Mar–Apr, Aug–Sep · Harvest: May, Oct.
- Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Sow: Feb–Mar, Aug–Sep · Harvest: Apr, Oct–Nov.
- Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Sow: Aug–Sep, Dec–Jan · Harvest: Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov.
- Tropical (SE Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Amazon): Sow: Jul, Dec–Jan · Harvest: Feb–Mar, Aug–Sep.
- Cold / Northern (Scandinavia, Canada, Russia, Alpine): Sow: Apr, Aug · Harvest: May, Sep.
- Arid / Semi-arid (Arabian Peninsula, inland Australia): Sow: Aug, Dec–Jan · Harvest: Feb–Mar, Sep–Oct.
Watering
Water about every 2 days in summer and about every 5 days in winter. Regular watering for tender roots.
Growing tips
The fastest vegetable to harvest. Let a few plants flower to collect seed.
Good companion plants
These plants grow well alongside it:
Frequently asked questions
Radish: when should I sow and plant it?
Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Sow: Jan–Mar, Sep–Oct · Harvest: Apr–May, Nov–Dec. Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Sow: Mar–Apr, Aug–Sep · Harvest: May, Oct. Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Sow: Feb–Mar, Aug–Sep · Harvest: Apr, Oct–Nov.
Radish: how often should I water it?
Water about every 2 days in summer and about every 5 days in winter. Regular watering for tender roots.
Radish: how far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 5 cm (2 in) apart and sow at a depth of about 1 cm (0.4 in).
Radish: how long does it take to grow?
Plan on 22–35 days.
Radish: which plants grow well with it?
Cucumber, Carrot, Pea.
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