Radish.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Vegetable

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 12 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 11

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist to ensure the roots develop a crisp texture. Watch for flea beetles that might chew small holes in the foliage. Thin your seedlings early so each plant has enough space to grow its root.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy to prevent the roots from splitting.

Abonado

Use a low nitrogen fertilizer to encourage root growth rather than just leafy greens.

Poda

Remove any yellowing or damaged outer leaves to keep the plant tidy.

Trasplante

Radishes are annuals and should be grown directly in their final garden spot.

Suelo

Well draining loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

7 a 24°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Annual, typically 1 to 2 months.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Baja

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Niños

No specific safety concerns for children, though the seeds are small and pose a minor choking hazard.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some people may experience mild skin irritation from handling the rough leaves.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen from flowering radishes can cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

Radishes are safe to eat, but avoid consuming if you have specific thyroid conditions as they contain goitrogens.

Cómo identificarla

• Edible swollen taproot
• Rough textured green leaves
• Small white or pink flowers
• Fast growing annual habit

Altura

0,15 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,1 a 0,3m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, pink, purple, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

red, white, black, purple, Spring or fall

Problemas frecuentes

• Flea beetles — Small jumping beetles that chew tiny holes in the leaves.
• Root maggots — Larvae that tunnel into the roots, causing rot.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

early spring, late summer

Cuidados en invierno

Radishes are typically grown as annuals and do not require overwintering.

En maceta

They grow very well in containers, provided the pot is at least 15 cm deep and has good drainage.

Plant radishes between slower growing crops to maximize your garden space.

Buenas compañeras

• Lettuce — They share similar growing conditions and space requirements.
• Carrot — Radishes help break up soil for carrots and germinate faster to mark rows.

Mantenla lejos de

• Hyssopus officinalis — Hyssop is known to inhibit the growth of radishes when planted nearby.

Especies parecidas

• Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus — A larger, milder relative often used for pickling.

Ciencia

Familia

Brassicaceae

Género

Raphanus

Orden

Brassicales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Central and Western Asia.

Conservación

Not of conservation concern.

Radishes thrive in cool weather and disturbed soils, allowing them to colonize areas quickly.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, attracts beneficial insects

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary root vegetable, salad greens, cover crop

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Why are my radishes woody?

They were likely left in the ground too long or experienced heat stress.

Can I grow them in pots?

Yes, they thrive in containers at least 15 cm deep.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Raphanus comes from the Greek word for quickly appearing, referring to their rapid germination.

Bueno saberlo

• Radishes were a staple food in ancient Egypt before the pyramids were built.
• They belong to the Brassicaceae family, just like broccoli and kale.
• The entire plant is edible, including the spicy seed pods.