Seed Radish

Growing Radish (Snow White & Full Red varieties) in containers is easy, quick, and super rewarding—especially during the cooler months. Here’s a complete guide to help you grow crisp, juicy radishes at home!

Best Time to Grow

• Ideal Season: October to February

• Radishes love cool weather (10°C to 25°C)

✅ Can be grown in both North and South India during winter months.

Container Requirements

• Depth: Minimum 10–12 inches deep (to allow root development)

• Ensure drainage holes at the bottom

❗ Avoid shallow containers—radish roots need space to grow straight.

Soil Mix

Radish thrives in light, well-draining soil:

• 40% garden soil

• 30% compost/vermicompost

• 30% river sand or cocopeat

🌿 Loosen soil well—hard soil = crooked or stunted radishes.

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow seeds directly into the container (no transplanting needed)

• Spacing: 1 inch apart, ½ inch deep

• Cover lightly with soil and water gently

• Germination: 3–7 days

Sunlight

• Needs 4–6 hours of sunlight daily

• Keep in a sunny spot—balcony, terrace, or south-facing window

Watering

• Water lightly but regularly

• Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy

• Reduce watering as the roots mature to avoid cracking

Fertilizing

• Add compost at the time of planting

• Apply liquid compost or organic fertilizer every 2 weeks (if needed)

Harvesting

• Snow White: Ready in 35–40 days

• Full Red: Ready in 30–35 days

🥬 Harvest when roots are plump but tender—don’t wait too long or they get woody!

Pests & Protection

• Generally pest-free

• Occasionally: Aphids or flea beetles

• Spray neem oil every 10–15 days as a precaution