RED RADISH DESCRIPTION

Red Radish (Gol Mooli) is one of the fastest-growing vegetables and adds beauty to the garden with its red-colored radish and green leaves. Round red radish is very popular among gardeners, it takes only a month to grow.

• Description

Red 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 red radish quickly at home. If you follow our growing instructions and use the best soil and seeds, you’ll get the best results growing red round radishes in a few days. Buy the best Quality Red Round Radish Seeds Online at the best price in India from  www.storeflix.in with a Good Germination rate.

About this item

• Number of Round Radish seeds: 50 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: October to February
• Sowing method: Direct
• Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 inches
• Germination Time: 4 to 10 days 
• Germination temperature: 12 to 23°C
• Harvesting: 30-45 days
• Plant vigor: Strong plant Round Root

What size grow bag is best for Red Round Radish?

• 18 x 6 Inch (W*H)
• 24 x 6 Inch (W*H)
• 24 x 9 Inch (W*H)
• 24 x 12 Inch (W*H)

Red Round Radish Growing Season In India

Red radish grows very quickly in cooler temperatures of winter, spring, and fall. You can sow red round radish seeds from October to February month.

How to Grow Red Round Radish in Pot

Direct seed sowing in any pot/grow bag is the best way to grow red round radishes because transplanting disturbs their roots. The ideal temperature for red-round radish seeds germination is 12-23°C. The best soil mix for planting red round radishes is –

• 40% normal garden soil
• 40% cow manure or vermicompost
• 10% coco peat
• 5% bone meal powder
• 5% neem cake powder

Red Round Radish Seeds Sowing Method

Sow round red radish seeds directly in a pot or grow bag about 0.5 inches deep and 2 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 Round Red Radish Plant

Red radish or other radishes 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. Don’t use too much nitrogen because it will encourage heavy top growth and discourages root bulbs.

Red Round Radish 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, slightly acidic to neutral soil with a PH of 6.0 to 7.

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 Round Red Radish

• Radish will mature quickly within 30-45 days from seed sowing.
• You can cut red round radish when the roots are about one inch across.

Red Round Radish Special Features

• Common name – Lal mooli (in Hindi)
• Scientific name – Raphanus sativus
• Plant Height – Up to 10 inches
• Companion plant – Lettuce, tomato, carrots, peas, spinach