Why you want to grow Radishes:
- Fast-growing crop with harvests in 25–35 days.
- Reliable germination and ideal for beginners.
- Thrives in cool weather for spring and fall production.
- Requires very little space and works well in containers.
- Taproots help loosen soil and improve structure.
- Useful as an indicator crop for moisture and fertility issues.
- Can deter certain pests when interplanted.
- Versatile in the kitchen and nutritionally beneficial (Vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants)
Recommended Varieties To Try:
Fabuloso: First to arrive, first in flavor, first in crunch! Burpee’s ‘Fabuloso’ radish sprouts quickly, producing glossy, scarlet 1" globes packed with crisp, peppery zest. Fabuloso is an easy win in the garden. Perfect for salads, hearty dishes, or pickling. Resow every 14 days for a continuous harvest.
Cooks Custom Blend: Add a splash of color and flavor to your garden with Cooks Custom Mix Radishes! This blend of red, pink, purple, and white radishes isn’t just beautiful—it’s delicious, with a mix of crisp, mild, and slightly peppery flavors perfect for salads, snacks, or party trays. Easy to grow and quick to sprout, these radishes are a fun way to brighten your garden and your plate
Dragons Tail: Discover Dragons Tail, a unique radish grown for its stunning, edible seedpods rather than its roots. This Asian heirloom produces long, slender purple and green pods atop delicate, lacy plants that first bloom with pink and white flowers. The pods are crisp, tender, and mildly spicy, perfect for stir-fries, fresh salads, or pickling. Easy to grow and endlessly fascinating in the garden, Dragons Tail adds both beauty and flavor to your summer harvest
How to grow Radishes:
- Planting Time: Sow radish seeds in early spring or fall; they prefer cool temperatures.
- Light: Provide full sun for best root development.
- Soil: Use loose, well-drained soil; avoid compacted or high-nitrogen conditions.
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds ½ inch deep and 1 inch apart.
- Thinning: Thin seedlings to 2 inches apart to ensure proper root size.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist to prevent woody or overly spicy roots.
- Harvest: Pick radishes when roots reach usable size—typically 1 inch across—to maintain crisp texture and flavor.
- If growing in containers choose deep pots and use good quality potting soil.
How to Use Radishes:
- Eat raw in salads or with dip.
- Roast to make them sweet and mild (400°F for 20–25 min).
- Sauté with butter and herbs.
- Pickle for tacos or sandwiches.
- Stir-fry (especially Daikon and Rat-Tail pods).
- Use radish greens in soups or sautés.
