Radish
Raphanus sativus/p> </section> </header> <nav> <a href="../homegardener.html">Home</a> <a href="../local-feed.html">Local Feed</a> <a href="../master-gardens.html">Master Gardens</a> <a href="../farmers-market.html">Farmers Market</a> <a href="../local-markets.html">Local Markets</a> <a href="../ask-a-farmer.html">Ask a Farmer</a> <a href="../Plant-science.html">Plant Science</a> <a href="../plant-directory.html">Plant Directory</a> <a href="../pests&diseases.html">Pests & Diseases</a> <a href="../garden-plotter.html">Garden plotter</a> </nav> <main class="plant-container"> <section class="history-section"> <h2>History</h2> <p>radishes date back over 2000 year, first grown in southeast asia they were a popular vegatable that quickly spread even to the new world. It was one of the first crops to be ghrown when the settlers arrivedin america and quickly spead mnakingh it to mexico by the 1500s.
History
radishes date back over 2000 year, first grown in southeast asia they were a popular vegatable that quickly spread even to the new world. It was one of the first crops to be ghrown when the settlers arrivedin america and quickly spead mnakingh it to mexico by the 1500s.
Growing conditions
Sunlight

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day
Shade can help prevent bolting
Soil Conditions

Sandy Loam soil
Water

1 inch of water per week
Keep soil moist, irregular waterings can cause the root to crack or rot
Nutrients

5-10-10
Potassium and phosphorus aid in root growth
pH

6.0-7.0
Plant care
Sowing Seeds
plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Plant seeds about 1 inch apart and cover with straw
Germination
Seeds can take 3 to 10 days for germination. keep soil moist during this time.
Pruning
thin out the radishing giving 2 to 3 inches of space.
Harvest
Wait for the sholders of the plant to breach the surface. they should be about 1 inch in diameter.
Growing Tips
Havrest before flowering to avoid a woody taste.
Garden plotter quick facts
Spacing
10" to 16"
Water needs
Moderate
Sunlight
Full Sun
A warm-season crop producing juicy red fruits.
