Radish sowing and growing

Are you interested in sowing and growing radishes, but want to learn more about the best approach first? Then you’ve come to the right place! Radish is a versatile vegetable that can be sown early in the season, starting in February. By starting from February and sowing regularly, say every week or two weeks, you can constantly enjoy fresh radishes in your salads!

Radish sowing: step-by-step

Radishes are fast growers, with some varieties, such as ‘De Dix-Huit Jours‘ (18 days), being ready for harvest after only about 18 days. Although frost does not affect germination, radishes thrive best under cooler growing conditions and are resistant to cold weather. For optimal growth, it is important that radish plants are allowed to grow without stress so that they produce tender, juicy and flavorful radishes.

Quality of soil

Provide airy, pest-free soil. The delicate roots of radishes require good quality soil. Improve your soil with, for example worm manure from Franky’s Flora to create the ideal soil.

Radish sowing and growing in brief

Before sowing radishes, there are some crucial steps:

Soil preparation: Radishes prefer well-drained soil. Loosen the soil before seeding.
Sow: Plant the seeds about 0.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm apart.
Watering: Keep the soil moist, but not too wet, and provide consistent moisture until germination, which can take 7 to 14 days.
Thinning: Once the seedlings are large enough, thin them out to about 5 cm apart.
Harvesting: Depending on the variety, radishes are ready to harvest between 18 days and 6 weeks.

Optimal sowing time for radish

Start sowing in cooler months such as fall, early spring or winter. This ensures optimal growing conditions. For the Netherlands, it is ideal to start sowing in February so that you have fresh radishes regularly throughout the growing season.

Tips for successful growth

Water regularly: Radishes need constant moisture for even growth.
Weather resistance: Radishes can withstand cold well, but extra care is needed during hot summer months to prevent them from becoming too spicy or woody.
Soil quality: Invest in good soil and possibly soil improvers such as worm manure.

Harvesting and enjoying radishes

When it is time to harvest your radishes, you will be rewarded with an abundance of fresh, flavorful radishes. Ideal for salads, as a snack, or as an addition to various dishes.

Conclusion radish sowing and growing

Sowing and growing radishes is a rewarding experience, especially if you follow the steps carefully. Start in the optimal months, get the right soil conditions and enjoy your harvest. At The Grow Supplier, we are committed to your gardening success and are ready with advice and quality products. Lots of gardening fun!