Radish
Raphanus sativus var. sativus · Radishes · Cabbage family
Also known as: Garden Radish · Spring Radish
Very easy10–20cmPet-friendlyEdible
Radish care at a glance
Radish (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 10–18 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 10–18 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Radish
Possible pests on Radish include Flea beetles, Cabbage root fly, Slugs and snails and Aphids. Possible diseases include Clubroot and Downy mildew. Radish is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Flea beetles Medium
- Cabbage root fly Medium
- Slugs and snails Low
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Clubroot Medium
- Downy mildew Low
Weather
- Bolting Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Radish
- Which pests affect Radish?
- Possible pests on Radish include Flea beetles, Cabbage root fly, Slugs and snails and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Radish?
- Possible diseases include Clubroot and Downy mildew.
- Is Radish toxic to cats and dogs?
- Radish is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Radish need?
- Radish has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Radish need?
- Radish prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Radish frost-hardy?
- Radish is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -2 °C.
- Can you eat Radish?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: roots and leaves.