About
A bunching radish with uniform cylindrical roots of tender crunchy white flesh. Has high tolerance to summer heat and matures in only 21 days.
About the genus
Raphanus can be annual, biennial or perennial herbaceous plants, often with lyrate, glaucous leaves, small, four-petalled flowers and indehiscent fruits. Edible species are cultivated as annual vegetables (radish)
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in fertile well-drained soil. Grow alongside mint to deter pests. Keep well watered to avoid the plant going to seed but overwatering could slow root development in favour or leaf growth. Good for successional sowing. See radish cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to flea beatles
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free