Radish Half Red is a red top half, white bottom half radish, which is one of the unique varieties of radish. Radish Half Red is a rapid-producing crop and easy to sow and grow. Radishes are among the fastest vegetables to come to harvest and are highly favorite among gardeners.
Planting Radish half-red
Directly sow radish seeds in the ground. Select a place in your garden where the ground is full sun. The ground should be loose, free draining, and fertile. Break up hard clumps and rocks from the ground before planting so that radishes will not have any difficulty growing.

Sow seeds one-half inch deep and one inch apart from one another. Plant rows six inches apart to enable radishes to spread. Lightly water soil after planting.
Caring for Radish Plants
Radish Half Red need plenty of water, especially when they are dry. Water the soil frequently but not too much. Too much water will cause radishes to rot. The radishes’ nutrients are being stolen by the weeds, hence remove them periodically. Mulch can be deposited around the crops to deter the weeds and help retain the wetness.
The radishes prefer growing in cool weather. If the weather warms too much, the plants will start blooming instead of yielding edible roots. If this happens, take out the flowers so that the plant will direct its energy into growing the roots.
Number of seeds | 45-50 |
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Sowing month | Aug to Jan |
Harvest | 45 to 75 days |
Sun | Full Sun |
Sowing Temperature | Day time below 30C |
Harvesting Half-Red Radish
radishes are not long to cultivate, and you would have them ready for harvesting in 3-4 weeks. Verify whether the radish head is protruding from the soil. If it is large enough, gently dig it out of the soil.
Do not keep radishes in the ground for extended periods because they will become hard and bitter. Harvest them when they are fresh and crunchy.
Storing and Using Radishes
Radish Half Red After picking, rinse and trim the leaves off the radishes. Keep them refrigerated, and they will keep for a week.
Radishes are delicious raw in salads, as a filling in sandwiches, or added to stir-fries. They have a crunchy texture and a slightly hot flavor that complement so many foods. Radish grows well with malabar spinach
Conclusion
Radish Half Red is a pleasure and ease of cultivation of vegetables. With proper care, fresh radishes shall be yours within weeks. Cultivating them in the garden or pot, they are a rich harvest to provide zest and color to your food.
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