Winter radish are more challenging in the kitchen than summer radish, although they are easy to grow.� The roots are large , up to 30cm long, and can weigh a kilogram.� Winter radish� are used in salads, for pickles� and as a hot vegetable.�

Sow� in July or early August.

Seed

• Germination time - 4-7 days
• Yield from a 3 meter row -� 5 kg
• Time between sowing & harvesting -� 10� to� 12 weeks
• Sowing depth - 1.25cm
• Spacing in row - 2.5cm
• Distance between rows - 22cm

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Soil
Winter� radish grow best in a fertile, well drained soil.� The radish will grow almost anywhere, but it is worth preparing the soil well to give a good seed bed to insure a good crop.

Crop Care -

• Thin� to leave� the plants 5cm apart
• Protect the radish from birds� & flea beetle. If� beetles start to perforate the leaves spray with Derris
• Hoe between rows to remove weeds
• Water when the soil becomes dry

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Harvesting
Pull when required, but cover the crowns with straw or peat.� The roots may be left in the soil until Novenber, when the winter radish should be lifted and stored like carrots.

Varieties

• China Rose - oval roots
• Black Spanish Round - large, black skinned globe
• Black Spanish Long - Long, tapered, black skinned root
• Mino Early - milder flavour, cylindrical roots