Radish

Common Name: Radish

Scientific Name: Raphanus sativus

USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (annual)

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 105 (3,000)

Sun: Full sun

Water: keep soil consistently moist, moisture stress will impact the quality of the radish

Soil: cover with 1/2 inch of sandy to sandy loam soil

Temperature: 16 to 19 degrees Celsius (60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: space plants 2 inches apart in rows about 12 to 24 inches apart

Germination Time: 2 to 3 days

Radishes prefer moist and cool conditions for the best growth. Temperature impacts the flavor and the speed at which radishes mature. Generally, the cooler the temperature, the milder the flavor. Radishes are one of the fastest maturing vegetables taking only 3 or 4 weeks to mature.

Radishes