Plant GuideRadish
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🌱Root CropModerate
Radish
Raphanus sativus · Brassicaceae
Works best with loose, well-aerated root zones; excellent quick crop
pH 6 – 7
8 – 24°C
20–40 days
Growth: fast
Medium
Care Notes
Works best with loose, well-aerated root zones; excellent quick crop
Health Benefits
Supports digestion, rich in vitamin C
Culinary Uses
Raw, pickled, cooked
Root Behaviour
Bulb formation requires aeration
Common Problems
Problems
Poor bulb formation in dense or low-oxygen media
Pests
Flea beetles
Deficiencies
Phosphorus deficiency affects root growth
Nutrient Demand
Low Demand
Suited to young or lightly-stocked systems
Compatible Systems
Media BedAirponicHybrid
Tags
#root-crop#fast-turnover#beginner#cool-season
Season
Spring–Autumn