Sowing radish ( Rapnus Sativus )
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Crop group: Cabbage crop |
Crop family : Cruciferous family |
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Well-known varieties : All crops: French Breakfast BIO , Raxe BIO , Saxa 2 (also in BIO ), Sparker BIO , Ijskegel , Half-long Red Large White Point
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Sowing depth: 0.5 to 2 cm. For round radishes shallow sowing is ideal, medium-length varieties are sown 1 to 2 cm deep.
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Height : 10-20 cm |
Sowing distance: 3 cm between plants; 10-12 cm between rows. |
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Germination: from 8°C / 5-7 days
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Planting distance : sown directly where harvested |
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Growth cycle : 30-45 days |
Plant out as : n/a |
Cultivation method : Sow in situ ( greenhouse /glasshouse or in open ground). Sow every 2 to 3 weeks for successive harvests.
- Early under glass: Sow under glass end of January-end of March; harvest mid-March-mid-May
- Early open ground: Sow outdoors March-mid April; harvest end April-beginning June
- Summer/Fall: Sow outdoors early May-August; harvest mid June-mid October
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Grows best in early spring and late summer, sow in small quantities directly in the field and ready after 6 to 8 weeks. |
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Watering:  gradual, drought and mud are bad for your Radishes |
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Good neighbors : spinach , lettuce, chervil, cucumber and tomato |
Bad neighbors : Anise, coal and turnip |
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Frost resistant: No |
Root system: 12-20 cm |
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Fertilization : Potassium deficiency will prevent optimal growth. A handful of universal fertilizer granules for cultivation can provide a solution here. |
Favorite soil: pH: 5.5-6.8 The trick is to water them gradually. No puddles, no drought. Drying out makes for extremely spicy Radishes . The soil should also be free of stones. |
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Dangers and concerns : Flea beetles
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Harvesting and storing : Pull radishes out of the ground before they become woody or start to flower. Leave the smaller radishes for picking later.
Nutritional value:
100 grams of raw radishes (15 pieces) contain:
- 16 kcal
- 0 grams of fat
- 3 grams of carbohydrates
- 1 gram of protein
- 2 grams of fiber
- 2 grams of sugar
- Vitamins: B6 and C
- Other: Calcium, Magnesium , Copper, Potassium, Folic Acid and Manganese
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 = little sun = moderate sun  = lots of sun  = little water = moderate water  = a lot of water |
