Radish

(Raphanus sativus)

• Type of vegetable : underground organs
• Optimum growth pH range: 6-6.5
• Optimal growth temperature range : 15-18°C
• Organic matter requirements : undemanding plant
• Rooting : superficial (45 to 60 cm)
• Special requirements : in short days, the root is of good conformation. Long days and low temperatures for flowering. Suitable for Mayotte in the dry season but needs average temperatures. Otherwise move towards Chinese radishes (Mooli).

• Seed characteristics

• Number of seeds per gram : 90 - 120
• Nursery : No
• Seeding depth : 12 mm
• Line spacing : 30 - 40 cm
• Interplant : 1 - 10 cm
• Remarks : Seeding in place and thinning or precision seeding

• Seed germination time

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

• Optimal storage conditions