What is the best month to plant radish?

When to plant radish

Radishes are mostly propagated by sowing and can be planted all year round, but in most areas they are cultivated in autumn from July to September.

Planting time in the north and south: There is not much difference in the time for planting radishes in the north and south, but it is best not to plant them in winter in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Radish can be planted in a greenhouse, specifically in January and February, with a growing period of about 50-70 days.

Radish Origin and Planting Month

Radish cultivation has a very long history in my country, and the main producing areas are Guangdong, Guizhou, Fujian, Shandong, Zhejiang, Anhui and other provinces.

Guizhou Radish

Guizhou is rich in Weining white radishes, which are mostly sown in August and September. The growing period is about 50-70 days. The fruit is snow-white, firm and fresh.

Shandong Radish

Shandong radish can be sown in February and March, with a growth cycle of about 3 months. The fruit has a thin skin, tender and juicy flesh, and less lignin.

Radish varieties and planting months

There are many varieties of radish, the common ones are carrots, green radishes, watermelon radishes, red radishes, white radishes, etc.

carrot

Carrots are usually planted in February and mature in May-July. They are rich in vitamin C, which has the effect of brightening the eyes.

White radish

White radish can be sown in March, and its growth cycle is about 3 months. It has the effect of improving human immunity.