Freshly harvested French radishes laying in garden soil.

Radish

Radishes are the perfect veggie for beginner gardeners. They are easy to grow and are a cool-weather crop that can be planted in spring or early fall. They are are a quick-growing, easy-to-care for plant that can be harvested in just 30 days. Use our guides down below and learn to plant, grow, and harvest your own radishes, select the best cultivars, and control pest and disease problems. Happy gardening!

How to Plant and Grow Radishes

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Looking for a quick-growing veggie that’s versatile in the garden? You should check out radishes. They couldn’t be easier to grow and they are completely edible from root to tip. Some are ready to eat in just a few weeks and they’re generally untroubled by pests. Read about raising radishes in this comprehensive guide.

How to Plant and Grow Daikon: Add Some Zing to Your Garden

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If you’re looking to add some zing to your fall garden, look no further than the daikon radish. With white roots that can weigh over a pound, these large radishes are low maintenance and easy to grow. While they are widely grown and used in parts of Asia, they can be grown elsewhere. Read more now.

Can You Eat Radish Greens? How to Use Radish Leaves

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Yes, you can eat radish greens that sprout from the roots in your veggie garden. Baby leaves add zing to a spring mix, while larger leaves can join other cole crop leafy greens in a mix for braising or stir fries. Or, skip the root harvest and pick radish sprouts or microgreens just a few days or weeks from sowing.

25 of the Best Radish Varieties for Your Veggie Garden

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Selecting the best radishes to grow in your garden is as fun as eating them, whether fresh, roasted, or pickled. The choices include red, round heirlooms, daikon types, and a few in rainbow colors and unusual shapes. Certain hybrids can even beat the heat. Discover 25 of the top radish varieties in this guide.

How to Control White Leaf Spots on Cruciferous Vegetables

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White spot fungi are selective in the crucifers they infect and cause disease on the leaves of turnip, rutabaga, canola, mustard, radish, and horseradish. The fungi overwinter on volunteer plants and cruciferous weeds. Read on to learn how to control white spot fungus on crucifers.