How to Care for Raphanus sativus (radish)

Korean name: 무

Radish is a common root vegetable with thick, cylindrical or round roots. Its leaves have serrated edges and it produces white, pink, or red flowers, usually cultivated in spring and fall. The root grows large and tender, making it popular for culinary use.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: West Asia
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: root vegetable, edible, fast growth, beginner friendly
• Also known as: radish

Care Guide

• Light: Keep in a location with plenty of direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply matured compost or balanced fertilizer moderately during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Raphanus sativus?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Raphanus sativus?

It likes Keep in a location with plenty of direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained, fertile soil..

Is Raphanus sativus safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Raphanus sativus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Thrives in moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply matured compost or balanced fertilizer moderately during growing season..