Radish
Raphanus sativus
- Layer 6 · Roots
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019) · the Madeira list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to Eurasia, the radish is a fast-growing, short-cycle herbaceous plant. Its edible tuberous root is cultivated in the underground layer of the food forest, whilst also helping to decompact the soil. It is highly versatile in vegetable gardens and companion planting.
It can be planted now — July is one of the best months.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous up to 0.4 m
- Mature diameter: 0.3 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January — Harvest
- February — Harvest — Planting
- March — Harvest — Planting
- April — Harvest — Planting
- May — Harvest — Planting
- June — Harvest — Planting
- July — Harvest — Planting
- August — Harvest — Planting
- September — Harvest — Planting
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November — Harvest
- December — Harvest
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The edible root is rich in vitamin C and traditionally acts as a digestive stimulant and diuretic.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It can be planted now — July is one of the best months.
See which trees the radish grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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