Radish – seed

Description

🌾 Radish Seed Care Guide

1. Soil Preparation:

• Use loose, well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.
• Ideal pH: 6.0–7.0.
• Avoid heavy clay soil — it can cause deformed roots.

2. Sowing:

• Sow seeds directly in the ground; radish doesn’t transplant well.
• Depth: 1–1.5 cm deep.
• Spacing: 5–7 cm between plants, 15–20 cm between rows.
• For continuous harvest, sow every 10–15 days.

3. Watering:

• Keep the soil consistently moist, not waterlogged.
• Irregular watering can cause cracked or bitter roots.

4. Sunlight:

• Needs full sunlight (at least 6 hours daily).
• Can tolerate light shade in hot regions.

5. Fertilizer:

• Mix compost or organic manure before sowing.
• Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers — they promote leaves over roots.
• Use a balanced fertilizer like NPK 10:10:10 lightly once after germination.

6. Germination:

• Seeds germinate in 4–7 days under ideal conditions (20–25°C).
• Keep soil moist during this period.

7. Pests & Diseases:

• Watch for aphids, flea beetles, and root maggots.
• Spray neem oil or organic pest control if needed.
• Practice crop rotation to avoid soil-borne diseases.

8. Harvesting:

• Most varieties are ready in 25–40 days.
• Harvest when roots are firm and of moderate size for best flavor.