How many days does it take for white radish to germinate?

White radish germination time

White radish usually germinates in about three days and emerges in about 4-5 days. Because white radish likes to grow in a warm environment, it is best to control the temperature at around 20℃ ~ 25℃ after sowing. In addition, pay attention to watering the seedlings after planting and keep the soil in the pot moist, so as to ensure that the seedlings emerge in about 4-5 days.

When and how to sow white radish

1. Planting time: There are many varieties of white radish, which are adaptable to a wide range of planting times and can be sown all year round. The planting time can be chosen according to the local climate and variety differences. Generally, most of them are sown in autumn from September to October.

2. Prepare the soil: The root system of white radish is deep and well developed, so when planting, you must choose a place with deep soil. The soil should be loose, breathable, nutritious, and well-drained. Apply enough base fertilizer in advance, and you can use decomposed organic fertilizer.

3. Sowing: Choose high-quality, high-yield, and stress-resistant varieties, dig holes in the prepared soil, water the soil to keep it moist, then put a few seeds in each hole and cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.

How to manage white radish after it sprouts

1. Watering: Control watering after the white radish seedlings emerge. The roots are relatively fragile at this time, so you should water less and more frequently. Do not water too much at one time to avoid a large amount of water accumulation in the soil.

2. Reasonable topdressing: White radish does not need to be fertilized after seedlings emerge. After the seedlings are established, you can apply dilute fertilizers in combination with watering to promote the growth of seedling leaves. Be careful not to use concentrated fertilizers to avoid fertilizer damage.

3. Pest and disease control: Pest control work should be carried out after the white radish seedlings emerge. During the seedling stage, aphids, cabbage borers, flea beetles, sawflies and caterpillars are more serious damage, which can be controlled in time and pesticides can be used in a targeted manner.