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Radishes grow very quickly (some varieties take 3 weeks from sowing to harvest), and they live very well. Their spicy flavor adds flavor to soups and salads, and they take up very little room in the garden. For successful radish cultivation, see step 1 below.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparing to Plant Trees

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   Choose the radish variety you want to grow. Like many other vegetables, spicy radish comes in a multitude of varieties, both hybrid and naturally pollinated. If you're new to gardening, plant Cherry Belle radish varieties as they last 22 days and have a mild, pleasant taste.
   • Spring radishes are the type that people encounter most often (like Cherry Belle radish, the one that is red on the outside, white on the inside). Make sure you plant them in the spring or fall. They also seem to be the fastest growing radish variety.
   • Summer radishes are similar to spring radishes, but they tend to grow more slowly, taking about 6-8 weeks to harvest.
   • Winter radishes are much larger and contain more starch than spring and summer radishes and take longer to grow. It is best to sow the seeds in the late summer to harvest in the fall or winter. Winter radishes include Daikon, and Champion. Daikon can be up to 45 cm long and takes 60 days to grow.

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   Choose the right place to plant. Turnip should be grown in an area that is in the sun all day or is partially shaded, and the soil should be loose and well drained. The soil is not mixed because the roots will branch around the rocks blocking the way. Add organic matter to the soil before planting.
   • Make sure the plant gets plenty of sunlight. Otherwise they will mainly develop the leaves and the tubers will be very small. However, keep in mind that the hotter the soil, the hotter the radish plant will also be, which is one reason why you should not plant radishes in the middle of summer. Another reason is that the radish will enter the seeds if too much sunlight is received.
   • The soil is rock free, well drained, and has a pH between 5.8 and 6.8. You must add a lot of organic matter (like compost) to the soil.

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   Planting planning. Radish is a crop that prefers cool weather, so it is best grown in spring and fall. Growing radishes during the hot summer months will cause them to flower. You can plant your first crop 2 weeks before the last spring frost because radish can withstand cold well.
   • Stop planting when the weather is hot. That means if you find the temperature for consecutive days is above 16 degrees Celsius, you should stop planting radish until it is cooler.
   • The usual planting schedule for spring radish is to let it germinate for about 5 days, and harvest after 3 to 4 weeks.
   • Since radishes grow so quickly, you should alternate them with slow growing vegetables.
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Part 2 of 3: Planting Trees

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   Drills. Plant them at a depth of about 12.5 mm and 25 mm apart. When they germinate, prune the saplings to leave only about 5 cm between plants, allowing more space for the larger varieties. Rows should be about 30 cm apart.
   • You will need to prune the plants when they are about 2 to 3 cm tall. Use small scissors to cut the top of the plant vertically into the ground.
   • If you are planting a large variety of radish, you should plant the seeds about 2.5 cm to 4 cm deep.
   • Radishes are easy to plant in combination with other plants, because they grow very quickly. Plant them with carrots, parsnips, and cabbage.

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   Water the plants. Keep the radish bed moist, but not soaking wet. Regular and regular watering will help the plant grow faster; if the cabbage grows too slowly, it will taste hot and hard. Add compost to the bed if desired.
   • If you do not water regularly (for example, do not water for a few days and then flood it) then the radish may crack.

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   Harvest the radish. Ready-to-harvest radishes are when their roots are about 2.5 cm in diameter. However, you should consult the seed package for the plant's harvest time. To harvest, use your hands to pull all the plants out of the soil.
   • You can also shake off the soil and see if the bulb has grown. If the bulbs are large, pluck a few and test their taste. It will let you know if the tree has been harvested.
   • Unlike many root crops, radishes cannot be stored in the soil, as doing so will make them hard and wick.

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   Wash and store radish. Remove any soil from the bulbs with your hands, then store them in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks. Rinse them with water before eating. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Troubleshooting Trees

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   Treat fungi. There are different types of fungi that can kill plants or cause them to taste bad. Signs that a plant has a fungus is easy to spot.
   • If yellow and light gray spots appear on the leaves, your plant may have leaf spot disease, also known as Septoria leaf spot disease, a fungal disease. If your plants have this disease, make sure the bed is well drained (no standing water) and add organic matter (like compost). Get rid of the infected plants. To prevent this disease, rotate the seasons so that you don't plant the same bed at a time. Also, keep your garden clean from dead trees, weeds, etc.
   • If pale green spots begin to appear on the surface of leaves, purple undergrowth appears, your plant may have mildew. Eliminate infected plants and do not over-water. Avoid getting the radish too thick by pruning the plant. To prevent mold, rotate crops and clean the garden.
   • If the veins turn yellow, the margins turn brown and curl upwards, the stump turns dark brown, black, and becomes viscous, you may experience root rot, a fungal disease. out. Add organic matter, such as compost, to the bed, and make sure your soil is well drained. To prevent this disease, rotate the crops.

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   Get rid of harmful pests. The fungus is not the only thing that is harmful to the turnip plant. Some pests can attach to the tree, eat the tree and cause it to die. To avoid these pests, you need to clean your garden thoroughly, leaving no dead trees and weeds. If your plant has been infested with pests, there are several things you can do to get rid of them.
   • If the leaves look pale and you see small gaps and grooves in the roots, your plant may be infected with maggots. These tiny creatures are gray / white, legless worms. Flies lay eggs in the soil next to the plant. To remove them, apply lime or wood ash to the stump. Wait until the weather is drier to plant trees to avoid the growth of the maggots.
   • If there are small holes on the leaves, you may experience flea bites. These tiny creatures are bronze or black, with wings. If you encounter them, sprinkle with diatomite, a soft sedimentary rock that easily crumbles into a fine off-white powder. This powder naturally kills bugs. You should also cultivate the soil regularly, so you break the bug's growth cycle.
   • If the plant has pale white or yellowish spots, deformed leaves, or wilting, you may have a harlequin clown bug. These bugs, characterized by black streaks and yellow or red or orange spots, will absorb the sap. Capture and destroy all bugs and their nests. To keep your garden free of these bugs, clean the areas where bugs can breed like weeds and plant parts after they are harvested.
   • If the leaves turn dull yellow, they curl up and become brittle, your plant may have become sick with dragon broom, a disease caused by the aphid mycoplasma virus. If you get sick, get rid of infected plants, and prevent aphids by removing weeds and dead plants.

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   Check the soil. Soil temperature, soil type, and watering play a big role in how well the plant will grow. Remember that you need to water regularly, don't over water, and get the right pH.
   • If your radish tastes too hot or too spicy, it means the soil is too dry or the soil temperature is too hot (above 32 degrees C). To protect the roots and cool the soil, add 5-7 cm of organic humus.
   • If the radish is hard, the soil temperature can be too high and watering is uneven. Make sure the roots are covered with soil to keep them cool and water regularly. Also, once the plants are big enough, harvest them immediately so they won't crack.
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Advice

• Radishes can also be potted, and can even be grown indoors under the right conditions.
• If the plants bloom, do not immediately discard them. After the flowers die, they will produce seeds that are spicy and crunchy if you harvest them while they're soft and green.

Things You Will Need

• Radish seeds
• Compost organic fertilizer
• Shovel
• Country