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).

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, also helping to decompact the soil. It is very versatile in vegetable gardens and companion planting.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees radish grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

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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

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.