Radish
Raphanus sativus · Radishes · Cabbage family
Also known as: Daikon · Mooli
Very easy10–20cmPet-friendlyEdible
Radish care at a glance
Radish (Raphanus sativus) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 10–20 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 10–20 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Radish
Possible pests on Radish include Flea beetles, Cabbage root fly, Slugs and snails and Swede midge. Possible diseases include Damping off, Clubroot and Brassica downy mildew. Radish is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Flea beetles Medium
- Cabbage root fly Medium
- Swede midge Low
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Damping off Medium
- Clubroot Medium
- Brassica downy mildew Low
Weather
- Bolting High
- Root damage from irregular moisture 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 Swede midge.
- Which diseases affect Radish?
- Possible diseases include Damping off, Clubroot and Brassica 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 -5 °C.
- Can you eat Radish?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: roots, leaves, flowers and seeds.