Crop guide / Root vegetable

How to grow
Radishes.

Fast roots make radishes a satisfying first crop.

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Seasoncool
Sun6+ hours
Plant spacing3 in
Container depth6 in

Start here

Sow a small patch directly in loose, damp soil.

Keep it going

Thin early so roots have room to size up.

Layout notes

Plan for the whole plant.

Leave about 8 inches between rows. The listed spacing is a starter distance for common varieties, so check seed packets or plant labels if your cultivar says otherwise.

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Practical nearby crops

Good starter neighbors for radishes.

Leafy greenLettuceA quick cool-season crop that is forgiving in beds and containers.Root vegetableCarrotsA direct-sown root crop that rewards deep, stone-free soil.LegumePeasCool-weather climbers that make efficient use of a trellis.

This page is a maintained starter guide, not a diagnosis or local planting-date guarantee. Check your local Extension service and plant label before making seasonal or treatment decisions.

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