Radish
Black radishesHow do I sow black radish (winter) outdoors?
To successfully sow black radish (winter) outdoors, it is best to do so in autumn. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot in your garden. Before sowing, work the soil by weeding and decompacting it with a grelinette.
To sow, dig furrows 1 to 2 cm deep and space the black radish seeds about 5 cm apart. Cover the seeds with fine soil and pack lightly. Make sure to keep the soil moist during the germination period.
It is important to monitor the development of your black radishes to avoid attacks by pests such as slugs or flea beetles. If insects are present, opt for natural solutions such as nettle or horsetail purins.
It's important to monitor the development of your black radishes to avoid pest attacks such as slugs or flea beetles.
Once the black radishes have reached maturity, harvest them by gently pulling them up. You can store them in a cool, damp place for several weeks. Happy growing!
How do I harvest winter black radishes?
The black winter radish can be harvested in late autumn, when the roots reach the desired size, usually between 15 and 20 cm in length. To harvest them, simply pull them gently out of the ground, holding them by the leaves. Be careful not to damage them in the process.
Once harvested, black winter radishes keep for quite a long time, up to several weeks, in a cool, dark place. It's best to store them in a perforated paper bag in the vegetable crisper of the fridge. This will preserve their crunchiness and flavour for longer.
For a natural culture, it is recommended not to use chemical fertilisers. Favour natural methods such as mulching to enrich the soil with nutrients and encourage the growth of winter black radishes. Make sure you also keep the soil moist by watering regularly, especially in dry weather.
Black radishes
- Type : Vegetables
- Subtype : Root vegetables
- Botanical Family : Brassicaceae (cruciferous)
Characteristics
- Lifecycle : Annual
- Exposure : Partial Shade
- Frost Hardiness : Frost Resistant
- Cultivation Difficulty : Easy
- Adult Height : 15 cm
Sowing & Planting
- Greenhouse Growing : Not Required
- Sowing Depth : 1 cm
- Plant Spacing : 5 cm
- Row Spacing : 20 cm
Maintenance
- Maintenance : Low
- Water Requirements : Moderate
Seeds
- Soil Type : Humus-rich
- Soil pH Preference : Neutral
- Pest Sensitivity : Moderate
- Disease Sensitivity : Low
- Weed Sensitivity : Moderate
- Pollination : Insect-pollinated
- Propagation : Sowing