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How to plant radish

For a spring planting, sow seeds 4–6 weeks before the average date of last frost. See local frost dates here. It’s best to plant radish seeds directly in the garden so as not to disturb their roots. Directly sow seeds outdoors ½ to 1 inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 12 inches apart. Plant another round of seeds every 10 days or so—while weather is still cool—for a continuous harvest of radishes in the late spring and early summer. Plan on a fall planting. You can plant radishes later than any other root crop in late summer or early fall and still get a harvest. Sow seeds 4–6 weeks before the first fall frost.

Care

Thin radishes to about 2 inches apart when the plants are a week old. Crowded plants do not grow well. Consistent, even moisture is key. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. A drip irrigation system is a great way to achieve this. Putting a thin layer of mulch around the radishes can help retain moisture in dry conditions.

Pests/Diseases

Cabbage Root Maggot Clubroot Weeds: Weeds will quickly crowd out radishes, so keep the bed weed-free