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Sowing calendar · Roots

Radish

Radish

Raphanus sativus · Rabanete, Rábano, Radis, Radieschen, Ravanello, rabanetes

Calendar

Calendar for mainland Portugal.

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  • Sow directFeb–May, Aug–Oct
  • HarvestFeb–Dec
Germination
3–5 days · soil from 4 °C
Spacing
15 cm between rows · 4 cm apart
Sowing depth
1 cm
Harvest after
25–35 days
Water need
medium
Frost
hardy
Life cycle
annual
Family
Brassicaceae
Seed saving
easy · keeps ~5 years

Notes

The quickest crop in the garden, ready in about 4 weeks. Sow a little every two weeks; in hot weather they bolt and turn hot.

Good neighbours

Months for mainland Portugal. In the app, sowing and planting follow your own local climate and the forecast.