Radish

Radish roots are eaten raw and are a common colorful addition to salads, or as a pretty garnish on a plate.  One popular use is as an addition to avocado toast. The leaves can also be eaten in salad.

Radishes became an important part of Colorado agriculture because they grow in cooler temperatures and are ready to harvest earlier than most other plants.

Good Companions
Fauna attracted to Radish
Plant Origin
Unknown, but popular in both Asia and Europe dating back thousands of years
Nutrition
Vitamins: C Minerals: potassium
Family
Brassica Family
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Needs adequate potassium
Water
Spray or drip irrigation
Spacing
1 seed every 1"
Depth
1/2" deep
Notes
Takes 5-10 days to emerge. Grows best in Spring.
When to harvest
Harvest in June, but leave 3-4 plants to go to seed for fall lessons.
Harvesting Tips
Ready when around 1 1/2" or smaller. Larger radishes become woody.