Sow the radish correctly: the time depends on the variety

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• Sow the radish correctly: the time depends on the variety
• Sowing the summer radish
• Sow the winter radish
• Sowing procedure in general
• Claims to the ground
• Tips & Tricks

Sow the radish correctly: the time depends on the variety

Anyone who wants to sow radishes in the garden starts in February: in the cold frame, in the greenhouse, on the windowsill. Sowing can also be done in June. It depends on the variety.

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Sowing the summer radish

Some summer radish varieties can be sown early in the year. Already in February, the summer radishes are grown in a cool room on the windowsill or they are sown in the greenhouse or cold frame. The seedlings should be warped and a little hardened before they move into the open. To avoid shooting, sowing outdoors is not recommended before April. When outside temperatures reach 12 ° C, sprinkle the seeds into the soil.

Sow the winter radish

The winter radish is sown directly from the end of June to the end of September in the prepared beds.It is ideal as a mixed culture between carrots, tomatoes and beans. Not beneficial is the neighborhood or radish as Nachfrucht after other Kreuzblütengewächsen.

Sowing procedure in general

Since the differences between the varieties are in part considerable, it is advisable to follow the instructions on the seed bag exactly. In particular, the giant radishes have a higher space requirement and a deeper loosening of the soil.

Claims to the ground

It is sufficient if the soil contains the remnants of the nutrients incorporated into the previous crop. This is how the easy-care radish gets along. It is important in the varieties that are to develop a long straight fruit to loosen the soil deeply. This makes the tubers lighter. For the cultivation of radish is also sufficient light and especially even water supply necessary.

Tips & Tricks

Use the opportunity to grow radish in different colors, shapes and with different sowing and harvesting times. Find out which variety is best for your garden.