Radish Salad Mix - Raphanus sativus

Radish Salad Mix - Raphanus sativus

Radish Salad Mix produces a colourful selection of crisp, tasty round radishes in shades ranging from white and pink through to deep red. The mix is ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches and garnishes, with quick growing roots that can be harvested while young and tender. An excellent choice for garden beds, pots and containers.

Packet Quantity: 400 seeds

Planting Instructions

Sowing Time:
All year round. In very hot conditions, sow in a partly shaded position to help prevent the roots becoming tough or running to seed.

Position:
Full sun to part shade. Choose a position with good sunlight and protection from extreme heat.

Soil:
Rich, fertile and well drained soil. Prepare the soil thoroughly and remove stones or large pieces of organic matter that may interfere with root development.

Sowing Depth:
5 mm

Spacing:
25 cm between rows. Thin seedlings to 3 to 5 cm apart once the second set of leaves has developed.

Germination Time:
5 to 8 days.

Harvest Time:
Approximately 4 to 6 weeks from sowing.

Growing Tips

Prepare the soil into a fine, crumbly texture before sowing. Radishes develop their best roots in loose soil that allows the roots to expand easily.

Sow directly into the growing position in rows and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth.

Thin seedlings once the second set of leaves has developed, leaving around 3 to 5 cm between plants. Thinning is important as overcrowded radishes will produce smaller roots.

Keep plants well watered, particularly during warm or dry weather. Inconsistent watering can cause radishes to become woody, dry or overly pungent.

Harvest while the roots are young and crisp. Leaving mature radishes in the ground for too long can result in tougher roots and increased pungency.

For a continuous supply of fresh radishes, sow a new batch every 2 to 3 weeks throughout the suitable growing season.

The young leaves are also edible and can be added to salads or cooked as greens.