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Radishes are an impatient gardener’s best friend. Here’s how to grow them. [Food Gardening Network Preview]( July 19, 2023  [Your Guide to Radiant Radishes]( Radishes are an impatient gardener’s best friend. Here’s how to grow them. [Radish] Gain full access to this premium Gardening Guide—and an entire Library of food gardening advice—with a[Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network!]( Dear Gardener, Gardens aren’t known for instant gratification. It can take months before you get to enjoy the product of your work. But if there’s one vegetable that challenges that idea that gardens take time, it's the radish. The delicately spicy radish comes in an array of colors, shapes from little round globes to foot-long carrot-shaped, and is about as no-fuss as it gets in the garden. But the best part is that most radishes will go from seed to table in three to five weeks! In home gardens, radishes make great companions to numerous vegetables, but especially carrots, since the quick-growing radish helps loosen the soil for the long roots of the carrot. [Radish] Take a deep dive into the world of radishes in Radiant Radishes: The Complete Guide to Growing, Cooking, and Eating Radishes. You can learn about different types of radishes, find out how to grow them, and get several delightful recipes highlighting the Radiant Radish! Grab your Radiant Radishes right now so you can plan your season! This comprehensive guide begins with an Introduction to Radishes, which offers a brief history of this gem. You can also find out how radishes are connected to the ancient Greek god Apollo. Then be sure to check out the Feature Articles about Radishes, including: - Types of Radishes– Radishes come in a large range of lengths, shapes, sizes, and colors that span the spectrum of red, pink, yellow, white, and even grey or black. Their roots can be rounded or long, and they can be quite small or grow even larger than carrots and parsnips. - Growing Radishes from Seeds or Seedlings– Radishes are easily sown directly in soil outside. There is no need to sow them indoors in pots because you can plant them before the last frost, and because they grow so quickly that you’ll be able to grow many rounds before the season is over even if you start late. - Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Radishes– Radishes don’t like the heat. The only heat-resistant radishes are summer radishes, such as Rover, French Breakfast, Icicle, and Sora. These radishes can all withstand warmer temperatures, but even they will be adversely affected by hot, dry summer weather. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( - Planting Radishes in the Ground or in Raised Beds–Radishes can be planted directly in the ground or in raised beds, four to six weeks before the last frost. The benefit of growing directly in soil is that you have more room to work with than in a raised bed or container, and you’re less likely to get root rot because the soil has space to breathe. - Growing Radishes in Containers–The benefit of growing radishes in containers is that you can also control your light source, and when the summer becomes extra hot, you can move radishes to a cooler spot where they’ll be happier. - Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Radishes–How much water do radishes need? How often should you weed? Do you need to fertilize your radishes? Find out in this article. - Harvesting your Radishes–Harvesting a radish is about as easy as it gets. Simply pull straight up! You’ll know your radishes are ready when they have begun to peek up above the soil line, but the best way to know is to pick one and try it! - Storing and Preserving your Radishes–Leaving any radish out on the counter for a few days will result in wilted greens and shriveled bulbs. Storing them in your refrigerator crisper isn’t great either, although they can last about a week in there. Here’s what to do. - Dealing with Radish Diseases–Radishes are susceptible to various fungal diseases, however they’re quite the tough crop. Because of their short growing period, they don’t have much time to develop some of the more complicated diseases that others in the Brassicaceae family do. - Dealing with Radish Pests–Prevention is always the best medicine. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any pests before they can do irreparable harm. Healthy radishes can bounce back from pest damage if you catch the pests quickly. - Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Radishes–Get the full list of essential gardening tools for growing radishes. Then discover five of the most popular varieties radishes, so you can choose the best ones for your garden, including: - Miyashige Radish– For a daikon stunner, try the large white Miyashige radish. This winter radish takes up to 60 days from seed to harvest, but it can be stored for eight weeks or more over the winter. - Early Scarlet Globe Radish– A quintessential red globe radish, the Early Scarlet Globe radish is one of the most popular varieties of radishes. - Bartender Mammoth Radish– Bartender Mammoth radishes, a spring radish, look like pink carrots and grow about 9 inches long at their optimal length. - French Breakfast Radish– French Breakfast radishes are long, crunchy, red spring radishes with white tips and mild flavor. This variety grows quickly. - Watermelon Radish–Watermelon radish is a ball-shaped, gently sweet, and less peppery winter radish that features white skin and a bright pink interior reminiscent of a watermelon. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( Of course, you have to do something with all these radishes! Get five easy-to-make and even easier to enjoy recipes. The Food Gardening Network is all about providing delicious recipes for making yummy dishes. Try these recipes and enjoy your radish harvest: - Rainbow Shaved Radish Salad– What do you do when you have a hefty harvest of radishes in your garden? Make salad, of course! Really showcase the fruits of your labor by making some Rainbow Shaved Radish Salad. - Salted Radish and Chive Baguettes– Aside from the delicate taste of thinly sliced radishes, what makes this sandwich recipe an elevated experience is the use of Beurre de Baratte, or French butter. - Radish Lemonade– The inherently peppery flavor of Red Globe radishes mixes so well with the sweetness of honey and the bright, zesty tang of lemon juice. - Radish Salsa– When you have a valiant crop of radishes, put them to work in this spicy and fragrant Radish Salsa. - Baked Brown Butter Radishes– As the butter toasts and caramelizes in this recipe, so do the halved radishes that soak up every delicious drop. Radishes don’t just taste good. They’re also good for you. Learn about some of the many Nutrition Facts about Radishes and the Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Radishes. Did you know that just a half cup of radishes contains 14% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C? 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