Taking care of your plants

Overview

A quick-growing root crop ready in just a few weeks. Sow little and often for a continuous supply and keep watered to avoid hot, woody roots. Crisp radishes are perfect for salads, tacos, sandwiches and crunchy garnishes.

• Vegetable Type: Radish
• Key Characteristic: Fast-growing crop producing crisp, peppery roots in weeks.
• Hardiness: Hardy (tolerates normal UK winter conditions).

PLANTING ADVICE

Grow in well-drained, fertile soil. Suitable for both ground and containers.

• Outdoor cultivation

Best grown outdoors in well-prepared soil in full sun or light shade depending on crop.

• Greenhouse cultivation

Not suitable for greenhouse cultivation.

CARE & HARVEST

Keep soil moist and weed free. Keep soil weed free so roots can develop properly. Thin seedlings where necessary to give plants enough space. Harvest at the recommended size for best flavour and texture.

• Watering: Water during dry spells to prevent roots becoming woody or splitting. Aim to keep soil evenly moist.
• Feeding: Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; use a balanced fertiliser before planting if soil is poor.
• Cutting and prunning: Remove any damaged or diseased growth as needed.
• Harvesting: Pull when roots are firm and about 2–3cm wide. Do not leave too long or they may become woody.
• Pest and diseases: Monitor regularly for pests and remove affected growth promptly. 

VERVE RECOMMENDS...

• Harvest little and often to keep plants productive and performing at their best.