Growing Radishes from Sowing to Harvest

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Speedy radishes can be grown almost anywhere: between larger vegetables, around soon-to-finish crops, in pots, or to give peppery roots both early or late in the season.
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[@mikefabrie6638]

The seedlings that are removed for thinning go great in a salad or on a sandwich. They have a peppery flavor but not too strong.

[@nestorpadilla4668]

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[@jennifer8535]

Thanks for the tip! Can’t wait to try this. I hate wasting anything.

[@samljer]

@@jennifer8535 There is no part of Raddish that isnt edible at any stage of life. the Roots, bulb, stems and leaves.

[@mariae6942]

Thanks!

[@MrSammotube]

I love radishes, but growing them for the first time. They do seem to grow quickly - 2 weeks in and looking healthy in the greenhouse. Great to know that you can keep harvesting and sowing on a regular basis.

[@user-fz3sz2dj4r]

These are the best gardening videos out there. Quick and to the point

[@ezclean7022]

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[@GrowVeg]

Bless you - thank you!

[@El_Smeghead]

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[@piasepi]

I seed my carrots with a sprinkling of radishes over the top, then harvest the radishes as the carrots begin to grow. It helps to define the row and to keep our clay soil from sealing over.

[@nestorpadilla4668]

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[@BisiLIFE]

I was going to do that this year...What happens when thinning out? Do you thin out the radish too

[@jimmypage1969]

Cool idea

[@danarzechula3769]

Ooo clever Gonna try that

[@laurafrey5244]

Love your clear, concise, and complete video lessons!

[@Andrewm714]

Very good point about cutting off the foliage when storing in the fridge - thanks for mentioning that. Refrigerators dehumidify the air they circulate inside which helps prevent spoilage; a picked radish (or carrot, beet, turnip, et cetera) that still has its greens attached isn't quite dead - its leaves continue to exhale moisture while the root is in a sort of panic to produce flowers / seeds, shriveling as it redirects its stored energy. If you compare root vegetables at a grocer you may notice how firm and wet a root is when displayed with its foliage removed while alternative choices with leaves still attached can feel limp and dry. The foliage is all marketing, left on for a "natural" look to make the product more visually appealing - and if you're paying by weight you're buying greens you won't enjoy. Unless you're a rabbit.

[@GrowVeg]

Couldn't agree more Andrew. Foliage left on is all about looks and does nothing for the produce you're actually going to eat!

[@peterbergel]

I just found a great recipe for radish leaf soup. I'm not that much of a soup guy, but I tried this one and liked it a lot, and it's a great use for the radish tops if you're not going to let them go to seed.

[@affordableliving2756]

Carrot top pesto is a thing.

[@sarahford979]

A wealth of information in this! It's really clear that a lot of thought has gone into making these videos as informative yet concise as possible. Already a subscriber, you have great content. Thank you!

[@only-vans]

I'm pleased that you mentioned the Spanish Black Radish, I bought a packet of these seeds for the grandkids to grow. I had a devil of a time explaining that not all radish are the same shape and colour as those in a supermarket . Thankfully, they are eating them 🙂 PS. I crowd plant radish in a square foot of raised bed, completely ignoring the spacing recommended on the packet . 3 weeks later, plant another square foot worth in a different raised bed. repeat this until the end of the season.

[@GrowVeg]

That's a good idea - might try that myself.

[@markgibbons802]

Love your videos dude, short and concise, the perfect combination!

[@shanoj3srd397]

I agree. I began some radishes this year. They hardly needing maintenance once they past seedling stage other than watering occasionally. I kept mine on the windowsill in my conservatory

[@KhaziirEverflight]

Radishes are generally my very favorite healthy snack. Spicy little things.

[@francesbatycki404]

I ❤️ radishes! Growing three kinds over this summer season (2022).

[@janainarogerio1030]

I always feel so bad about thinning the seedlings. 😕

[@m.a.phillips]

I know, me too! I guess I could use them in salads?

[@smile30981]

LOL I do too! It feels so cruel to end their lives.

[@janainarogerio1030]

@@smile30981, exactly!!!! Thank you! I rather sow la smaller number of seeds, instead of thinning the seedlings. 🤣

[@joelmoore7081]

Janaina Rogério I made the mistake of sowing too many peppers in the same spot. I’m not going to thin, I’m just going to remember for next time.

[@katharina...]

Oh I know exactly what you're talking about! With experience I realised that there's no point to the whole process of over-sowing and thinning, as generally speaking sprouting rate (in my experience) is very high, so why waste 50% of my seeds? A few days ago I put 36 radish seeds in the ground - 1 seed into 1 little hole, 1 inch apart. 4 days later 32 of the seeds sprouted, so I added 4 more seeds. Much less work than removing 30 seedlings, zero waste and no pain of destroying perfectly viable seedlings.

[@karensinclair9356]

Thank you, have grown some from seed and they have come out really well. Wasn’t sure what to expect but really pleased for a first attempt 😊

[@GrowVeg]

Nice one - well done Karen!

[@nestorpadilla4668]

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[@JFrenchRennier]

I grow many broccoli plants in my garden during the fall like close to 100, discovered radishes do excellent as a border plant. I also grow spring onions in the fall as border plants the same way. Also discovered the leaves are really good in salads especially when mixed with fresh spinach which I also grow. Mix in a row of carrots & leaf lettuce in shady areas = early winter salads. I;m in Louisiana so for me winter is only late December until mid-February.

[@GrowVeg]

Great idea to mix in the leaves with others!

[@danarzechula3769]

I love letting the seed pods form they are delicious! And the flowers are so pretty

[@SinginMonster96]

I'm so excited to start my food garden on my balcony this year. I already have some radishes I started last week so I'm very excited to see how they'll do. And if they don't work out, at least I have plenty of seeds and time to start over and plant them with other crops. I'm definitely looking forward to this year's harvests and your videos are such a great help.

[@gymsreviews8155]

I planted radishes between my cucumber plants. I read somewhere that the cucumber beetles or bugs don't like radishes so far so good

[@deajones7348]

First timer at this. Thank you for the information. Was not aware of the different types for radishes. Looking forward to experimenting.

[@haikufarm]

I recently discovered that I can mellow out older radishes that have gotten too hot by roasting them--they taste like roasted turnips when we're done. An excuse to douse more veggies in olive oil and surround with garlic in a roasting pan is always welcome at my house. I'm also going to try allowing some to bolt (flowers are edible, as are young seed pods) so I can harvest seeds for next year from my heritage radishes.

[@GrowVeg]

Garlic and literally ANY vegetable is a super combination! Thanks for the tip. :-)

[@maricarfeliciano3889]

I'm growing radish now and i will transplant them tomorrow I'm excited

[@peterbergel]

I rarely grow radishes for their roots anymore because by letting them go to seed, one gets so much more out of them. The seed pods taste a lot like the roots and are delicious either as snacks or in salads. Each plant will make only one root, but will make several hundred seed pods. In fact, you won't be able to keep up with them as they quickly go from delicious and tender to being woody and pretty inedible, but they don't do that any quicker than the roots do. Any radish will produce edible pods, but varieties like the rattail radish are grown especially for their pods and therefore produce particularly large and delicious ones. Of course there is no reason you can't grow some radishes for their roots and let the rest go to seed.

[@m.a.phillips]

I had no idea! I let them dry for planting next year, but I'll have to try some next year!

[@peterbergel]

@@m.a.phillips Yes, do. You'll enjoy them, I'm sure.

[@GrowVeg]

Yes the rat-tail radish are great for this. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@katharina...]

Brilliant idea, thanks for sharing!

[@peterbergel]

@@GrowVeg The rat-tails are probably the best for this purpose, but almost any radish will produce far more volume of product in pods than in roots and I have yet to taste one I didn't like.

[@ipeefreely2364]

I always grow French Breakfast they grow so fast and are so sweet n mild

[@4ll1d0155m0k3w33d]

Just watched your video on raspberries and loved it, now you had one for radishes too! You rock!

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Robert, appreciated!

[@zoishe4649]

Thanks for sharing! I will be growing radishes for the first time this year...

[@nestorpadilla4668]

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[@yesyoga]

I grow Daikon radish in Northern California. A favorite easy crop

[@fliptk6772]

I didn't know where to start as I'm new to this, but I have to say you are very good at keeping it simple and so easy to follow. Love your vids.

[@GrowVeg]

Many thanks for watching!

[@ELBlDu]

never grown in the fall, usu in the spring to get the garden going. By fall, Im ready for it to end. Great video tho as always

[@kidurbanfarmer1048]

I just grew leaves. It was my first attempt and I'm 12 so think I did okay to get anything at all. Did I overcrowd them? I'm trying again with the seeds more spaced out and I've sowed directly as its nice weather. Thanks Brandon

[@GrowVeg]

Well done Brandon - how fantastic that you have started to grow your own! Keep up the great work!

[@dylanholmes1985]

Howdy partner :) cool vid. I planted radish for the first time recently and didn't know what to expect really, so your vid was very helpful. Thanks again, friend.

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased it was handy Dylan. Good luck with your crop. :-)

[@simshogun2240]

I grow winter and all season radish and large pots are great, I use plastic clear disposable beer barrels and cut the tops offf and remove the beer bag, drill some small drainage holes and fill one third with compost, cover the hole and you have a miniature greenhouse you can move.

[@GrowVeg]

What a great idea! :-)

[@swadlol]

I just throw a couple hundred cover with soil and water

[@plantsoverpills1643]

I have tried every method you outlined and I cannot get my radishes to bulb out. I have lovely tops, but that’s always it. Only my composter is enjoying them. This may be one of the easiest and fastest crops to grow, but this gardener is stumped.

[@GrowVeg]

It sometimes stumps me too. Try sowing them after the summer solstice. They are much less likely to bolt later on in the summer. And be sure to keep them well watered of course!

[@plantsoverpills1643]

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[@ANK0722]

This fall is my first season growing radish. We shall see how it goes!

[@sofievanherle4570]

I tried the black radishes, which are a favourite of my dad, but they got wormy before they were at an edible size. I will try again though, sowing them a little later. Any advice for companion planting to avoid those worms? I always sow radishes from january onwards in the greenhouse. I'm less successful with radishes outside the greenhouse, they usually bolt, or have worms. In the greenhouse though they are fine. No worms, though if it suddenly gets too warm they can also bolt. The secret is to check every day, and harvest them as a leafy green if the weather suddenly gets too hot and they start to bolt. I use the greens in soup (with onion, leeks, and celery: absolutely delicious!) or in a stirfry, with shalots, garlic, soy sauce, pepper and chilies. It's so nice to be able to harvest fresh green vegetables from your own garden in the middle of winter. Left to flower, the flowers are delicious and look great in salads, and you can even eat the young seed pods as a crunchy snack as well.

[@GrowVeg]

So great you're making use of all parts of the radish - love the idea of the greens in a soup - will definitely try this. Re the worms, I'm not really sure what to suggest other than growing them in a new patch of ground in the hope they won't be there!

[@jeanninebooth1397]

i just love ❤️ radishes & this is my first growing them in my garden. i allready see red popping at the soil line. i have thined them out and weed free. my question to you is ... when do i know they are ready to pull ??? thanks for the helpful video

[@jeanninebooth1397]

i want to plant more variety also. can you tell me more about winter & spicy radish.

[@GrowVeg]

They are ready to pull as soon as they reach a full size - so as soon as they are the size you expect. You can harvest them younger, no problem, but don't leave them to get too big or they become a bit woody.

[@alexelpida7210]

Love your channel ❤ thank you so much!!!

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Alex!

[@nicholasheath6585]

This is my first time growing radsishes im exctied fall is coming soon here...in fall my room turns into the perfect sun room for plants! Plus all the plants are gonna keep it fresh in there, i cant wait! It seems to actually help my asthma, which is wired I thought that would make it worse!

[@perlapl312]

Hello! New subscriber here! I love your channel, I’m Mexican and I just moved to the Uk since my fiancé it’s British and I wanted some gardening tips for this time zone/weather and I’m totally binging all your videos, great explanations and very jolly!

[@GrowVeg]

Very warm welcome to you - and cheers for the sub!

[@rajshu6408]

Thankyou for your video.

[@danarzechula3769]

Lovw using some of the greens in my green-berry banana smoothies😊

[@shaggirangele3581]

I planted cherry belle radish for the first time and they germinated on the third day. Now waiting for a harvest🤞

[@neillondon8709]

Very thorough ...cheers mate ..

[@BisiLIFE]

I've started White Icicle and Red Meat radishes. Indoors. By my office window in 24 plug trays😊 Will plant them out as they grow🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 How long do you think before I can or should plant out?

[@GrowVeg]

It depends where you are and what the temperature's doing. But assuming it's relatively mild, with just the occasional frost, you could plant them out whenever they have filled their plugs.

[@jacktoddy9783]

Another excellent video - I like the menu ideas.

[@Attagrrlable]

My radishes don't seem to fill out but instead grow long stems and flowers and almost no radish bulb at all. What am I doing wrong? I live in Northern California by the San Francisco Bay so the weather is pretty temperate most of the year. Help?

[@mitralujan5276]

I'm in New Mexico and mine did the same thing, Wonder why? I thought maybe too hot, but you are in SF and that certainly is not too hot.

[@GrowVeg]

My radishes sometimes do this too. It is when it is hot and dry - it sends a message to the plant to start reproducing, which means flowers and seeds take priority over root swelling. You may get better results in summer by offering some shade in the afternoon and, importantly, don't let the soil go completely dry for too long, as this will stress the plants out and initiate those flowers.

[@Attagrrlable]

@@GrowVeg Thank you for the insight. Makes sense. I'll try to be more vigilant about my watering and shading when it's hot. I miss growing my own radishes. They certainly are easy to start from seed! Love that part!

[@olliemoore11]

I love your videos. Great content, keep it up. I'm off to sow some cherry belle in containers- so quick to grow.

[@luthorlex8047]

The house we bought has big cracks at end of driveway. Planted radishes in them 😂

[@GrowVeg]

A 'radishal' approach to dealing with the problem.

[@ilurvemv]

How can you tell when they're ready to harvest? Will the bulb be poking out of the ground or are they ready before then? Thanks.

[@GrowVeg]

Often you can tell by looking at the top of the root - the shoulder of the root - which pokes above ground. Sometimes most of the root sticks above ground, so it's easy to tell. Just reach in with your fingers to assess the size of the root, if necessary brushing aside some of the earth to tell. In time you get a sense of the size of the root by the abundance and health of the foliage.

[@sheyhandpan]

Thank you for a great video. I love radish.

[@wubba_chicken]

Thank you very much from a brand new sub. Cant wait to watch your other uploads so again thank you stay safe and well.

[@GrowVeg]

Many thanks for the sub!

[@rosewood513]

I grew 3 containers, staggered. The only problem was the soil must have had to much nitrogen, the tops were amazing but the bottoms were almost non existent. Love your videos, thank you.

[@GrowVeg]

Lots of nitrogen can promote a lot of leafy growth. Be sure to thin them out properly so they have enough space to swell too.

[@ironian24]

great video, you say sow in spring, i had not the chance this year so i sowed them in july, I wonder if i sow them at the end of july I will get a crop under a large hoop house, what is your experience on this please.

[@GrowVeg]

Yes, you should get a crop just fine. What I really meant was 'start sowing in spring' - but you can carry on sowing to about the end of July (here in the UK anyhow).

[@ironian24]

@@GrowVeg tyx for the reply, much appreciated and I'll sow some later next week now, yay.

[@richarddickinson7242]

Hi planted my raddish in modulars they came through no problem but have really long stalks and only the two small leaves but I plant them deeper? Tia my first year growing

[@GrowVeg]

You could plant them just a little deep to help support them. In future, make sure to grow them in a very bright place, to stop them stretching like that. Also, plant them out nice and early, not that long after they have germinated.

[@nohoracastro5429]

I had a nice crop of radishes, however, they didn't stay crips long some event went soggy later on the day I harvested them. Is there a secret on this? The first I harvested, I left the leaves for a little while and they went soft in the following hour so after this I removed the leaves straight after harvest, they stayed crispy a little longer. I wonder why the ones I buy in the keep crispy for so long?

[@GrowVeg]

If you're not going to eat them within the coming hours, then it's best to harvest the roots in the morning, while they are still cool and turgid. Get them into the refrigerator as quickly as you can and yes, remove to leaves to slow moisture loss.

[@nohoracastro5429]

@@GrowVeg Got it! Thank you for your reply, I apreciate it very much.

[@iraceruk]

We planted ours at the end of spring and now have nothing but leaves with the Radishes themselves just not swelling up. Any ideas why? Pull them up and start again?

[@GrowVeg]

Yes, pull them up and start again I'm afraid. They often bolt (grow tall and flower) in the run up to the longest day of the year. Sowings made in the second half of summer tend to behave a bit more. But keep them watered.

[@NobodyOfTheTardis]

I’ve been growing cherry belle radishes for a year or two in North West England and am still trying to smooth out the issues. (Only managed to grow 4 bulbs worth eating) I’ve already figured out I need slightly acidic soil, loose and they don’t like the heat ( so my conservatory in winter has got them going now) but I have huge issues with them growing an inch or so, the stem reddening, falling over, the leaves growing upwards and the red bit becomes a skinny split bulb that stays long and only thickens about half a centimeter . No matter how deep I plant them, they keep doing that.

[@GrowVeg]

I often get this problem to be honest. Make sure they are in good soil with good sunshine and water when needed. I do find radishes can be hit and miss though - and they used to be the very easiest thing to grow!

[@deanartem9526]

I planted a row of black radishes (with a row each of salad onions and carrots) at the beginning of the month and followed all the instructions (depth of sowing, watering etc). They are in full sunlight. After a week there were a couple of little green leaves poking up but these have now disappeared. When I return to my patch to water it, the area looks as though someone or something has been digging in it - there are six inch deep pits in what was smooth soil and today some of my plastic row markers (I had planted other veg too - carrots and salad onions) have been moved, one was moved to a nearby ledge, one was buried, one was out of the bed entirely (nearby on the ground) and one was completely missing. There is also no sign of any carrots or onions growing! What's going on?

[@GrowVeg]

It sounds like some sort of animal has been digging - perhaps a fox? This happened to me once and we found out it was a fox. But I guess it could be another animal too, such as a cat, dog or even badger.

[@patriciahartner7336]

I have good luck with the little cherry radishes, but my daikons go to seed before they become large enough to eat!? Not sure what to do, so am focusing on other crops.

[@GrowVeg]

Hi Patricia. Try sowing the daikons after the summer solstice, as they will be less likely to flower when the day length is shortening.

[@patriciahartner7336]

@@GrowVeg thank you! will do

[@richardwebster3818]

Do you have any cooking tips for spanish radish? Can they be boiled?

[@GrowVeg]

I've seen of recipes using them raw - shredded then soaked in salted water for a few hours, then drained, pressed dry and served up with a little vinegar and a drizzle of oil. A nice, mildly pungent addition to any salad.

[@rosaliesemrau1293]

@@GrowVeg radishes can be boiled up as a replacement for potatoes. Lot less carbs than potatoes.

[@Akasha303]

I love your videos

[@nosizwenokwe-macamo5143]

I have just harvested this humongous radish ! Is it still edible

[@GrowVeg]

The only way to tell is to bite into it. It may be a bit woody, in which case it wouldn't make great eating.

[@izzyg8316]

So, I don't have to thin them if I first sow them into trays and later transplant them?

[@GrowVeg]

No, if you sow them into plug trays they don't need thinning, just planting out as they are.

[@izzyg8316]

@@GrowVeg Thanks. The thought of having to thin them was breaking my heart. :')

[@grrlpurpleable]

I wish they were trouble free... My first crop was perfect but subsequent crops have not filled out at all... scrawny roots only. Only difference was a really hot spell of weather and they were in a position of direct sunlight, sadly. Since July has been cooler I tried again but the same result. Hmmm...

[@GrowVeg]

Hopefully with cooler/wetter weather the radishes will struggle less (they prefer it a bit cooler) and will therefore fill out a bit better.

[@josephcrouse2481]

I'm growing radishes to and is it okay if the radishes are close together in a bunch?

[@GrowVeg]

They can grow fine in clusters of up to around five radishes. But leave more room between each cluster to compensate for this.

[@trueislamahlesunnatjamate485]

Thanks you for video nowi will grow.

[@nickygreene4276]

How do you know when the radishes are ready to eat? Before flowering or after flowering ?

[@GrowVeg]

Harvest them once they reach the expected size. They should be harvested before they flower.

[@emilyreinier3907]

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[@pamelapriest6088]

I did all of that but they still dis mot grow well. Di they need fertilzer?

[@GrowVeg]

They will grow in any reasonably fertile ground. Make sure you thin the seedlings out so they have enough room to swell. They also need good light, rarely doing well in very shady areas.

[@mhelmi73]

Great video and works. Thanks.

[@kristinneathery3927]

Apparently I am growing winter radish varieties but have been trying for three years and they always bolt without producing radishes. Do you plant winter radishes at a different time? I am following the instructions on the packet but again they are bolting. I planted them around the Memorial day. (after last frost date.

[@ethanboyd7843]

Raddishes grown between the month of January thru December have an inedibly bitter taste. I find that with some chard and a lot of butter in a hot pan they slide into the garbage quite nicely :) I kid, I'm sowing mine noww just because I've time until last frost.

[@GrowVeg]

Nice one Ethan. Hope you get a great crop!

[@emylytle7149]

Do you have a book which to plant on what weather I get so confused which kind or varieties of radish, zucchini or brassicas to plant during winter spring summer or fall 😕👩‍🌾🤦🏻‍♀️ I love this video, catching up all your videos now 😊👍👩‍🌾 thank you Ben.

[@GrowVeg]

Glad you enjoyed this video Emy. Check out the free trial of our Garden Planner, which can give you an idea of when to sow and plant according to your specific location: www.growveg.com/garden-planner-intro.aspx

[@PhilipLaSnail]

It most be cold to grow them? I just live in a very hot place... our clodest temperature in the year is like 10c~ (50F) And even the 10c is very rare, the winter here is like 16c (60F)...

[@GrowVeg]

They grow best in a cooler, temperate climate. But you could probably grow them in the cooler periods of the year and perhaps with a little shade. :-)

[@m.b.g.2235]

My radish leaves are turning reddish. Almost like a beet leaf. Any suggestions. Thanks

[@GrowVeg]

Hmm... not sure what might be up there. It's possibly down to some sort of nutrient deficiency and/or lack of water in hot weather. I would keep them well watered, as they are more cool-season crops. And add more organic matter such as compost to your soil, to help improve its structure and nutrient content.

[@Igniting-Moments]

Veey well done detailed video.. thanks.

[@pepecocomax]

Love you channel. Really appreciate the information. I live in Florida and have never tried the winter radishes. Would they do well here in Florida or do they do better in cooler weather? Thanks again for sharing all your wonderful knowledge.

[@GrowVeg]

They are a cool-season crop, so may struggle in the heat of summer. You may have better luck growing them over the winter months, or provide good shade to sow when it gets warmer.

[@easyandnatural6320]

Ppl talk about peat compost , is it available in uk . I can only find compost ....cam you please suggest best compost for containers ...though I'm make my own compost with fruit and veg peels egg shells tea bags

[@GrowVeg]

You can find compost with peat in it, or indeed just peat bales, in most garden centres. However, I would strongly advise against using peat as peat extraction sees loss of natural habitats and releases carbon into the atmosphere. For containers, any multipurpose compost will do. For longer-living plants like fruit trees and bushes, shrubs etc., use a soil-based compost such as John Innes Number 3.

[@easyandnatural6320]

@@GrowVeg thankyou so much 4 your advice.

[@myrustygarden]

What are those tiny bite marks I get those too ?

[@GrowVeg]

I suspect they are tiny slugs trying their luck. The holes in leaves are usually caused by flea beetles.

[@poodlepup1]

hi from Australia Aug 2022 i planted watermelon , spanish and mixed whites, reds etc... the foliage is huge but not much happening below ground ... this is now about 8 weeks.... any suggestions on what I did wrong???

[@GrowVeg]

Are they getting enough direct sunshine, and are they correctly spaced. Both these factors are important to get the roots to grow.

[@kathylidstone5542]

When thinning radishes out why can’t I replant them elsewhere?

[@GrowVeg]

You could try, but they're not very easy to replant and while they might survive, they can go rather tall and limp and are less likely to produce a useable root once disturbed.

[@netssellsfl6785]

How can I tell if my cherry belles bolted?

[@GrowVeg]

If the stems have suddenly elongated, then they are about to bolt. The roots would also be quite thin and probably very woody in texture.

[@Maggdusa]

Do radishes have any plant enemies? (Anti-companions)

[@GrowVeg]

No, the only enemies are the usual pests, such as flea beetle.

[@moussajoubi2574]

Hey dear freind… what ad how depth please 🙏🏻? I think you didn’t mention that😊

[@GrowVeg]

Radish seeds can be sown about half to one centimetre deep (or under half an inch). :-)

[@moussajoubi2574]

@@GrowVeg thank you my friend for replying me 🙏🏻🕊

[@laurafrey5244]

I find the best way to store my harvested radishes is to keep them in cold water. Otherwise, they get soft and mushy very quickly.

[@GrowVeg]

Very useful tip, thank you. :-)

[@gillee82]

My radishes are all leaf (a lot of leaf) and tiny roots. What am I doing wrong? Do I need to pull and start over again?

[@GrowVeg]

Give it another week or so and they may swell. If not, sow again. Make sure you leave enough space between plants and keep them well watered. Sometimes they can bolt and grow a bit long and thin earlier on in summer, but after the longest day of the year they are better behaved!

[@GeneralGabp]

And how can I pick the radish seeds after planting a whole radish?

[@GrowVeg]

Just leave radish plants in the ground well beyond when you would harvest them to eat. The plant will eventually flower and set seed, which can be harvested. There may be a risk of cross-pollination with other nearby brassicas though, so you may not get entirely what you expect from the resulting seedlings. But certainly worth a try.

[@garybrinker4522]

@@GrowVeg Why do most produce a White flower,,and a few with a Purple flower ?

[@housemorris426]

Can you eat their leaves too?

[@GrowVeg]

You can but they're not terribly tasty in my opinion.

[@umairshahzad2293]

Can we grow white reddish seeds in seedling tray and than transplant..??

[@GrowVeg]

It's best to sow radishes direct when you can, but sowing into plug trays is also fine. I would be concerned about sowing them into seedling trays to transplant, as this would inevitably cause some root disturbance, which isn't ideal for radishes.

[@geraldkurkjian2922]

Hi, how do you make rotten manure or compost? Thanks

[@GrowVeg]

When we talk about 'well-rotted' manure or compost, it simply means manure or compost that has fully decomposed. So in compost this will mean none of the original plant matter left - just crumbly compost. And for manure this will mean it isn't fresh but has been allowed to break down over at least a year so it's more crumbly.

[@hannacook859]

My leafs are growing but i see now radish underneath, what am i doing wrong?

[@GrowVeg]

Make sure they have enough space and water regularly if it’s dry.

[@shimbrookman4741]

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[@juliamartin9047]

I have never tried winter radish yet

[@ososcribww]

Sweeeet ❤

[@pamvines7458]

My radishes get worms in the root and make the radishes ugly and inedible. What can I do to stop them?

[@GrowVeg]

This could be cabbage fly larvae: www.growveg.com/pests/us-and-canada/cabbage-root-maggot-cabbage-fly/ Floating row covers/horticultural fleece could help to keep the flies off your plants in future.

[@phonplanchannel5853]

I tried But not good

[@GrowVeg]

Keep trying Lau - they're so worth it.

[@phonplanchannel5853]

Thank you

[@shantalrosariotv3162]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@candiwallace6605]

😍😍👍👍🤗🤗

[@ssampzz]

Excellent video! Is it possible to harvest a few radish leaves but leave the root to grow on? I’ve found the leaves to be tasty with my egg on toast, so wanted to take a few leaves while I wait for the root to fully swell (which is currently edible but small). GS.

[@GrowVeg]

I've never tried this but I think it should be fine to remove a few leaves per plant.