Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Radish
Raphanus sativus
The quickest root crop for a window box: harvest in about a month in cool weather.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pot size | at least 30 cm wide and deep | [1] |
| Sowing depth | 1 cm | [1] |
| Seed rate / spacing | salad radish at least 2.5 cm | [1] |
| Harvest | at about 2.5 cm diameter, in about a month | [1] |
| pH | 6–7 | [2] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.