Fact Sheets And Publications
Radish
General information
- Raphanus sativus (Radish)
- Brassicaceae family
- Sunlight: full sun to part shade.
- Soil Conditions: requires well-drained soil. Needs consistent moisture.
- Grows well in container.
Successful cultivars
- Pink Beauty (26 days)
- French Breakfast (21 days)
- Cherry Belle (22 days)
- Watermelon (60 days) (best grown summer into fall)
Common pests and diseases
- Cabbage root maggots
- Clubroot
- Flea Beetle
This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
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