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Radish Growth (Easter Egg)This page provides visual and written information on Radish Growth. The model Vegetable Gardening Made Easier is using is the Easter Egg, pictured at the right. Make beautiful bunches with this mix of red, purple, and white round radishes. Maturing over an extended period of time, they stay crisp and mild even when large. Great fun for children and adults alike. 
CULTURE: Sow anytime during the season, beginning in early spring. Use 2-3" wide bands, seeds about 3/4-1" apart 1/2" deep, rows 1' apart, or any row or bedding scheme that will eliminate unplanted ground as much as possible. INSECT PESTS: Flea beetles eat holes in the young leaves. In good soil and weather the plants normally grow out of this trouble to make a good crop. Use floating row covers at time of planting for insect-free radishes, or control with rotenone or pyrethrin. Control cabbage root maggots with our floating row covers. RADISH QUALITY: Even when using quality seeds, keep in mind that radish is adversely affected by hot, dry weather, and remains in prime condition only a few days. To be mild, tender, and attractive it should be grown rapidly with plenty of moisture. If growth is checked, the roots may become hot, tough, and pithy. HARVEST and STORAGE: Harvest on time! Begin harvest in about 3-4 weeks when roots are the size of a large marble. Bunch or top, hydrocool, and refrigerate. Topped radishes will keep 3-4 weeks in good, crisp condition if kept near freezing in high humidity in semi-permeable containers. 10-23-2010 Below is a picture of my Radish Growth. These radishes are about one week old. So far they are growing great. I planted some radish seeds between other plants since I know they will mature long before the other plants will. Radishes are a fast grower and are ready to eat in 30 days.
November 2010 The picture below shows the radishes making good progress. They will be ready for harvesting soon.
December 2010 Below is a picture of my harvested radishes. They were crisp and tasty.
November 2010 Below is an interesting video I found on youtube. For more information on radishes visit How to Grow Radishes. Thank you for your visit. Go to Radish Home Page from Radish Growth. Post your Garden Story, Question or PictureDo you have a garden story, question or picture you would like to share with Vegetable Gardening Made Easier and its readers? The post it! |
