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Culinary Usage: Radishes are primarily consumed on salads in this Vonada household. Sometimes some julienned radishes show up on a sandwich, but that's the extent of our usage. I've read that people eat radish greens, but that sounds like a terrible idea to me. Planting Time: Mid MAR-Late APR (in central Maryland) Harvest Time: APR-JUN (in central Maryland) Spacing: 2-6" in row Gardening Tips: Radishes can be started early and don't require much maintenance. They grow very fast (less than one month) and don't require a dedicated space since they grow so much faster than most plants. Some sources suggest planting them between other plants - carrots or peas, for example, because they'll be ready long before the other crops. If you're planting them in their own space, aim for a 2 inch final spacing, which can start with 1/2 inch spacing before thinning. Fertilizer Notes: Unlike other brassicas, radishes probably don't need a lot of nitrogen - nitrogen promotes leaf growth, but we want root growth for radishes. Preservation Notes: Don't preserve radishes for too long. Take off the leaves and store in the fridge in a sealed bag, dirt and all. Definitely do not wash them until you're ready to eat. They may last a whole month this way. Matt's Garden Notes: 2012: Radishes grew well in the ground between snap peas. Bugs and bunnies really got to the greens, but the bulbs grew very well. Recipes using Radishes: |