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Why Radishes Grow Bitter: 3 Mistakes No One Is Safe From
19.04.2023 19:43
Although radishes are among the most unpretentious root vegetables, they can present the gardener with a very unpleasant surprise in the form of bitter fruits.
Below you will find 3 reasons why the taste of vegetables changes for the worse.
1. Lack of moisture
When the root vegetable lacks water, it begins to secrete mustard oil, which, as you might have guessed, is responsible for spoiling the taste.
It is easy to avoid this problem – just water your radish beds regularly.
2. Over-ripeness
If you, like many other gardeners, put off harvesting in the hope of getting larger fruits, remember that delay is fraught with the fact that the radish will accumulate substances that give it bitterness.
3. Lack of nutrients
Radishes that are in need of nutrition are unlikely to boast excellent taste.
To avoid having to deal with the consequences, take the time to do some prevention – especially since simple preventive measures include timely application of appropriate fertilizers.
