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Radish

Mooli / Mullangi

The fastest root crop you can grow. From seed to plate in about a month.

rooteasyseasonalMild WinterMonsoon
Fast harvestBeginner safeLow effortTerrace star
86terrace fit
Planting calendar

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Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 4
  3. First harvestDay 30
  4. Peak harvestDay 35
  5. End of cropDay 40
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 11
    Thin seedlingsThin seedlings

    Give the strongest seedlings room to size up.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Flea beetle & Aphids.

  • Day 30
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskhigh

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat risklow

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering riskmedium

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Flea beetle, Aphids
Common diseases
Root rot
Terrace notes

Ideal confidence-builder for kids and beginners. Needs loose soil at least 25 cm deep and quick harvesting.

  • Use loose, stone-free soil for straight roots.
  • Thin early so roots have room to swell.
  • Harvest promptly or roots turn pithy and hot.
Key requirements
Sun
4–6h
direct/day
Shade tol.
Medium
Water
Medium
Container
12L
12 inch pot
Soil depth
25cm
Support
None
1st harvest
30d
Lifecycle
40d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

Telangana Horticulture CalendarTNAU Crop GuideGrowOS Field EstimateUser logs (coming soon)

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