Radish.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Vegetable

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

6 to 12 inches

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 2 à 11

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

7 à 24°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Annual, typically 1 to 2 months.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Faible

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,15 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,1 à 0,3m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, pink, purple, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

red, white, black, purple, Spring or fall

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

early spring, late summer

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

À éloigner de

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Brassicaceae

Genre

Raphanus

Ordre

Brassicales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Central and Western Asia.

Préservation

Not of conservation concern.

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

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, attracts beneficial insects

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary root vegetable, salad greens, cover crop

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.