Radishes, the crunchy tubers, are almost always sown and harvested directly in the garden. The vegetables can even be grown on the windowsill.
They are crisp, red, hot and also he althy. Radishes are one of the most popular vegetables in home gardens. Like the radish, the useful plant belongs to the cruciferous family, and each tuber can grow up to 4 cm thick.
Whether just nibbled away with a little s alt, on a sandwich or as an ingredient in a salad, radishes always have a refreshing taste. The small balls get the he althy factor mainly from the high proportion of mustard oil, which is also responsible for the sharpness. The highly effective plant substance is particularly good for our digestive tract, as mustard oil kills bacteria and fungi. Interested parties can find out more about the natural antibiotic at medizinauskunft.de.
Anyone who has so far sown radishes in a normal garden bed should take a closer look at this article. You have the option of planting radishes in different ways. Thus, lovers who do not have a large garden can also enjoy it.
Alternative 1: Prefer radishes on the windowsill
Even if most hobby gardeners prefer to sow their radishes directly in the garden, it is possible to prefer them on the windowsill. The best time is February. In order for it to work, there are a few points to consider.
Which container is suitable?
What you sow the seeds in is critical to success. So-called Jiffys are best suited. These are small peat pots that accelerate the formation of roots and germs in plants. At Amazon there are the spring pots in different packages. If you want to try it out first, the 36-piece variant is completely sufficient. The Jiffys are placed in lukewarm water and then swell in it. When they have reached their correct volume, the excess water is squeezed out. Now just pierce small holes with a stick and sow the radish seeds. Place all the jiffys in a plastic bowl and place in a bright, warm spot. A window sill, possibly with a radiator underneath, is perfect. It is important that theRadish sowing is now always kept moist. However, waterlogging should be avoided, otherwise there is a risk of mold.
If you don't want to use Jiffys, you can also use commercial seed trays to grow the radishes. When buying, make sure that the floor is not smooth. The more grooves there are, the better the water can be distributed. The lid should be transparent, because sufficient light is a basic criterion for good growth. In addition, a warm, humid climate develops under the “roof”, which gives the plants strength. Otherwise, the radishes may just shoot up.
Alternative 2: Sow radishes in raised beds
The classic raised bed is not only easy on the back but also practical, because it can be placed in the garden, on the terrace or on the balcony. Which plants and vegetables thrive best in the raised bed depends on the location. The guide on biogreen.de describes in detail the advantages of the different orientations (north, south, etc.). When buying, be sure to pay attention to the quality of the wood and that the raised bed can be expanded. This gives you the opportunity to plant other types of vegetables or herbs at any time. My recommendation is clearly a raised bed made of larch wood. It is simply the most weather-resistant wood, it is robust and, above all, it can be left outside even in winter. From an ecological point of view, the wood should be untreated, otherwise pollutants can be released into the potting soil and "attack" your radishes.
To avoid a one-sided nutrient uptake, you should always create a mixed culture. That means the radishes get company. The rule of thumb is: larger plants on the inside, the smaller ones on the edge. For example, if you plant cabbage with the radishes, the large leaves would quickly take the light away from the small red ones.
These varieties go well with radishes
- Onions
- Carrots
- Salad
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
Radishes are sown in raised beds from mid-February. However, it is better to depend on the weather. If the soil is still very wet and cold, it is better to wait a few more weeks.
Alternative 3: Sow radishes in the greenhouse
If you own a greenhouse, you can sow your radishes in March. Choose a light to semi-shady spot for this. It is important that the soil is well prepared. This shows everything that needs to be consideredVideo:
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Once the soil has been loosened, it's time to sow. To do this, several rows are drawn with a depth of about 1 cm. The radish seeds should never be planted deeper, otherwise the tubers will grow in length and lose their typical round shape. The distance between the grooves is a good 10 cm. Every 4 cm a seed grain is now "placed". When the bag is empty, loosely spread some soil over it with your hand and close all rows. Please do not press firmly, otherwise the radishes will not have room to sprout.
Now it's time to take care of the sowing, which means the radishes must be kept evenly moist, even if there aren't any stalks to be seen. The first harvest can then take place after about 4 weeks, depending on the variety it may take a little longer. The advantage of sowing seeds in the greenhouse is that you can reseed at any time and have crunchy radishes all season long.