Scientific name: Raphanus sativus
Family: BRASSICACEAE
Common names: “Raddish”
Plant Type: Annual
Conditions:
Zone: 2-11
Light: Full sun
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Average sandy loam – fertile garden soil
Moisture: Moist well drained, medium
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 1-3′ W 1′
Maintenance: Low, may require thinning
Landscape use: Veggie garden
Propagate: By seed, sown in early spring, can be grown as a winter crop
Pests & Disease: Generally healthy
Comments: Roots develop a hotter taste as they mature
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