Radish are always a fun addition to a garden. They are ready for harvest quickly, and they make an excellent snack or a nice splash of color to a salad. Radishes are known to have a bit of spice, but this can be roasted out of them for a medley of roasted fall produce.
Growing Tips:
Light Requirements: Full sun.
Soil Requirements: Nutrient rich, and well-draining soil. Soil should be well-worked and loose. Sow seeds and then thin the plants so that they are about 2 inches apart after they emerge so they are about 2 inches apart.
Water Requirements: Keep the plants well-watered. They need about 1 inch of water per week; water in the morning so leaves can dry before evening to prevent disease.
Harvesting: Takes about 22 days to mature. Typically ready to harvest after about 25 days. Move soil back a bit to see if a nice bulb has formed.
Storage: Separate the leaves from the bulb and store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. Can last several weeks this way.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 18
Total Fat: 0.1 g
Saturated Fat:
Trans Fat:
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 45 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 3.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 2.5
Protein: 0.8 g
Vitamin A: 8 IU
Vitamin C: 17 mg
Calcium: 29 mg
Iron: 0.4 mg