Radish
Raphanus sativus
Brassicaceae · Vegetable
Radishes are one of the quickest and easiest vegetables to grow, delivering a zesty, peppery crunch in just a few weeks. Their rapid maturation makes them a fun and rewarding crop for new gardeners.
- · Plant in cool weather for best flavor and to prevent bolting.
- · Keep soil consistently moist to prevent roots from becoming woody.
- · Harvest promptly when roots reach desired size.
Serving Ideas
Roasted, boiled or mashed as a side dish; also grated raw into slaws or simmered into soups and stews.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 2-11
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Vegetable
- Mature size: 0.5-1 ft tall · 0.25-0.5 ft wide
- Bloom season: Foliage only · White to pink (if allowed to flower)
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to light frost
- Heat tolerance: Poor
- Soil: Loose, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Fast
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