01 · Timing

When and how to begin

Direct sow small batches in cool weather rather than planting a large row at once.

02 · Growing sequence

See the crop change before it happens.

Illustrated growth sequence for radish, from establishment through mature harvest.
  1. 01Sow directly and thin early.
  2. 02Keep growth moving with regular moisture.
  3. 03Check root size rather than waiting for a fixed date.
  4. 04Stop sowing when sustained heat arrives.

03 · Below the surface

Give the roots their working volume.

Planting geometryDepth, roots, and final space
2 in final spacing
½ in

The swollen root forms close to the surface and should keep growing without drought or crowding.

04 · Harvest

Know when it is ready

Visual decisionRead the plant, not only the date
Illustrated growth sequence for radish, from establishment through mature harvest.
Not yet

Still developing

Illustrated growth sequence for radish, from establishment through mature harvest.
Ready

Pull promptly when roots are usable; oversized roots become woody or hollow.

Illustrated growth sequence for radish, from establishment through mature harvest.
Past prime

Quality or vigor may decline when harvest is delayed beyond the intended stage.

05 · Common trouble

Inspect before you treat

Close botanical observation of holes in leaves, presented as a visual symptom rather than a diagnosis.
Holes in leavesCompare observations →
Flea beetlesWoody rootsToo much leaf growth

Symptoms can share several causes. Check moisture, recent weather, and the complete plant before applying a treatment.

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