Radish description
With amazing taste and crunchiness, radish became our
favorite vegetable. It has essential medicinal values and is helpful as a
cleanser for the liver and stomach. You can grow radishes from seeds and get
fresh and organic white long radishes within 2 months.
Radish White Long (Mooli) is the
most popular root vegetable in India. This is mainly a cool-season crop;
however, it can tolerate higher temperatures. The skin of the radish is
completely white and is delicate, and crisp with a slightly sweet taste. White
Radish is not only tasty and crunchy but also very beneficial for our health.
You can easily grow radishes in pots from radish seeds. It’s very interesting
to grow your own radish at home. Buy the Best Quality Radish long white Seeds
Online at the best price in India from www.storeflix.in
with a good germination rate.
About
this item
- Number of Radish seeds (Mooli ke beej): 50 Seeds
- Sowing season: October to February
- Sowing method: Direct
- Seeds sowing depth: 1/4 inch
- Germination Time: 6 to 10 days from sowing
- Germination temperature: 12 to 24°C
- Harvesting: 6 to 8 week
- Plant vigor: Strong plant with 20-25 cm long Root
What
size grow bag is best for Radish (Mooli)?
Radish
Growing Season in India
Radish grows very quickly and is
healthy in the cooler temperatures of winter, spring, and fall. You can sow
radish seeds from October to February month.
How
To Grow White Long Radish In Pot
Direct seed sowing in any pot/grow
bag is the best way to grow radishes because transplanting disturbs their
roots. The ideal temperature for radish seeds germination is 12-24°C. Sow
Radish seeds directly in a pot or grow bag about
1/4 to 1/2 inch deep and at least 4 inch apart in soil. Give light water
through a watering can and
keep the soil moist. Radish seeds will be germinated within 4-10 days. Place
the container in a sunny place where it receives proper sunlight.
When
To Fertilize Radish Plant
Radish does not need much fertilizer
after planting. Radish like plenty of phosphorous so, make sure that you have
added organic fertilizer and bone meal powder
into the soil before seeds sowing.
Radish
Plant Care Tips
Water – Give regular water to radish plants and keep the soil moist
not soggy.
Soil – For better results for radish plants use well-drained soil.
Sunlight – Radishes need full sun (at least 6 hours of direct light is
necessary for the fast growth of radish plants).
Temperature – Ideal temperature for growing radish plants is 10-30°C.
Common pests and diseases – Some pests like snails, slugs, aphids, flea beetles,
cutworms, and cabbage loopers can attack radish plants. Cabbage maggots can
spread a disease called a bacterial black spot to the roots. Use organic
insecticide neem oil to control pests and diseases in radish plants.
When
To Harvest Long White Radish
- White long radish will mature within 50-60 days from
seed sowing.
- You can harvest white radishes when the roots are about
4-6 inches out of the soil.
White
Long Radish Special Features
- Common name – Daikon and safed mooli (सफेद मूली)
- Scientific name – Raphanus sativus
- Height – Up to 25 inches
- Companion plant – Lettuce, tomato, carrots, peas,
spinach
FAQ
Why
are my radishes not making roots?
The main reason for not growing
radish roots is overcrowding. Radishes need more space to grow their roots and
overcrowding doesn’t provide space to grow roots.
Why
are my white radish seeds not germinating?
Radish seeds will not germinate
because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing
seeds too deep in the soil, over-watering, or under-watering.
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