Many people when they are trying to grow vegetables choose peppers, tomatoes and even cucumbers. Then you might end up disappointed with how long it takes to see results. However, if you want more success you should give radishes a chance. You might be stunned by how well they turn out!
Everything You Need To Know About Growing Radishes Indoors Includes:
Depending on the variety, the bulbs will be ready for harvest in as little as one month.
If you’re aiming for radish sprouts, it’s best to buy seeds that are specifically sold for sprouting. They are more expensive than regular vegetable seeds, but they are cleaned better by the producer.
If necessary, during the first step of soaking the seeds for 8-12 hours, push them underwater until they become waterlogged and sink. Once that first soak is done, it’s just a matter of rinsing and draining the seeds a few times a day until they have sprouted.You should have edible sprouts within five to six days. Before eating, it’s best to dehull them just in case all the seed shells have not already fallen off. Dehulling is easily done by submerging the sprouts in water and swishing them around with your hand.
They can be grown in fairly shallow containers, like plastic seedling trays. The trays work great because they are large enough to provide a decent harvest of microgreens and greens while you wait for your bulbs to mature. You will need to fertilize about once a week. Some varieties to consider are Perfecto, Sparkler, Ping Pong,Cherry Belle.
Start by filling the trays with purchased soil and mix in some compost. The soil should be loose to encourage root development. The seeds can be densely planted in rows that are spaced 3-4 inches apart. The trays require at least six hours of direct light a day, which can be supplemented by a grow light. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
You should be able to start harvesting microgreens within 1-2 weeks of planting. It’s best to use scissors to snip the microgreens out. If you intend to let some of the plants mature enough to produce edible bulbs, the ideal spacing for radish plants is about 1.5-2 inches.
Enjoy!
As you can see, radishes are not that difficult to grow. They can be placed in trays and need about six hours of light a day but can get this light from specific grow lights. You can eat the mircogreens which should show up in about one to two weeks or you can wait a month for them to grow bulbs and enjoy them at this time. You just need to make sure they are spaced about three to four inches apart for trays and one and half to two inches if you want them to grow more. It shouldn't take long at all to see great results from your radish plants.
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