Radish (Rhaphanus sativus) is a fast growing vegetable crop that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this seed-developed crop is suitable to the Environment Zones of Sunset H1, H2 and zones 1 to 4 5. Using its crisp texture and taste that is sweet or spicy, this great-time root vegetable is a favored in salads. It could easily develop in a window-box. With respect to the selection, radishes may be started in spring, late fall or early winter to get a harvest about 22 to 70 times later.
A 1 inch layer of gravel on the base of a 1 to 5-gallon window-box to help promote drainage. Add potting mix to the window-box up to 3/4 inch from the best. Tamp down the soil therefore it is organization in the container.
Sprinkle the seeds the soil and protect them with a 1/2 inch layer of potting mix. Level the soil area by means of your hand and moisten it using a water-filled spray bottle. Stretch plastic wrap on the window-box market soil moisture-retention and to insulate the seeds. Keep the soil moist by spraying it using water through the germination period.
Place the window-box in a warm location. Aim to get a temperature between 55 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit and assume germination within four to 11 times. After germination, remove the plastic wrap and place the seedlings outside for two to sunny window-sill, on a shady to four hours. Gradually increase the length that the seedlings are left by you outside for and completely abandon them on the window sill week.
Thin cold temperatures range radish seedlings to spring types that are slender and 2 to 4″ to 1inch. By cutting them, remove the tiny seedlings.
Feed the radishes an all purpose, water soluble fertilizer in accordance with packaging instructions.
Therefore the soil stays moist — not soggy — at all occasions, water the radishes as-needed. Since this could trigger leaf growth rather than root growth, avoid over-watering the radishes.