Why You Shouldn't Sow Radishes in Spring: A More Suitable Period Has Been Named

31.01.2023 22:00

You can sow radishes in the spring, but it will be more troublesome than in a more favorable period.

If you plan your plot correctly, the tuber will also be useful for your garden.

Radish is an unpretentious crop that produces nutritious and tasty fruits. A real summer salad cannot do without this vegetable.

The secret to trouble-free radish growing is one feature. The ideal daylight hours for the plant last no more than 12 hours.

In spring, the days become longer, so already in April or May, the radishes receive more light than required. The result is arrows.

Radish
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In order to avoid fighting bolting and not to choose a bed for the plant where it will not receive as much light, it is better to plant it at a more suitable time.

It is the end of summer - August. Radish sprouts appear on the 2-3 day, and the harvest can be collected in 3-5 weeks.

Experienced gardeners advise sowing radishes next to carrots. It will loosen the soil and help the orange vegetable seeds to sprout faster.

Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor