Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Roots
Radish growing guide
The fastest vegetable you can grow — some varieties ready in just 25 days. Great as a catch crop between slower vegetables. Excellent for breaking up compacted soil.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
3-7 daysGermination
25-45 daysHarvest
3 cmSpacing
1 cmSow depth
Full/PartSun
HardyFrost
2 cm/weekWater
6-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | Apr - Sep |
| Subtropical | Mar - Aug | Mar - Aug | Mar - Sep |
| Mediterranean | Feb - Sep | Feb - Sep | Feb - Oct |
| Temperate | Feb - Sep | Feb - Sep | Feb - Oct |
| Cool | Feb - Aug | Feb - Aug | Feb - Sep |
| Arid | Mar - Jul | Mar - Jul | Mar - Aug |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Radish should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Radish after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Slice or grate young roots into salads, slaws, tacos, sandwiches, and snack plates.
Cooked
Roast, steam, saute greens, glaze roots, add to soups, or mash larger roots.
Store / preserve
Pickle, ferment, refrigerate, cellar-store, or freeze cooked portions.
Try: Raw crunch, Roasted roots, Pickled slices, Sauteed greens.
Good companions
Carrot, Spinach, Lettuce, Cucumber, Nasturtium
Avoid near
Cabbage, Hyssop
Growing note
Harvest promptly — over-mature radishes become pithy and very hot.
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