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Radish

Mooli / Mullangi

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

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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Oct–Dec.

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Radish monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryGood
FebruaryGood
MarchPossible
AprilNot recommended
MayNot recommended
JunePossible
JulyGood
AugustGood
SeptemberGood
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberBest
Growing requirements
Sun
4–6 hours direct light
Water
Medium
Shade tolerance
Medium
Container
12L (12 inch pot)
Soil depth
25 cm
Support
None
First harvest
30 days from sowing
Lifecycle
40 days
Timeline

Germination: about 4 days.

Flowering begins: around day 0.

First harvest: around day 30.

Harvest window: roughly 10 days.

Terrace notes for Radish

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

Care tips

  • Use loose, stone-free soil for straight roots.
  • Thin early so roots have room to swell.
  • Harvest promptly or roots turn pithy and hot.
Common pests
  • Flea beetle
  • Aphids
Common diseases
  • Root rot

Traits

  • Fast harvest
  • Beginner safe
  • Low effort
  • Terrace star

Questions about growing Radish

Can I grow Radish or Mooli / Mullangi in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Radish can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 4-6 hours of direct light and a container around 12L.

Which month is best to sow Radish?

The best sowing months for Radish are Oct–Dec. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Radish need?

Radish works best in a container around 12L with at least 25 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Radish take to harvest?

Radish usually reaches first harvest in about 30 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 10 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Radish?

Watch for Flea beetle, Aphids and Root rot. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

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Track Radish in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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