What you need to know.
Radishes are the fastest thing I grow. Plant seeds, harvest in 25 days. Perfect for impatient gardeners, which is most 10 year olds. This page has everything that actually matters — what I plant, when I plant it, the three things I'd tell you if you asked me in person, and the recipe I make at the end of the season.
"If you only remember one thing from this guide, remember: sow tiny amounts every two weeks. they all mature at once."
What I'd tell you in person.
Sow tiny amounts every two weeks. They all mature at once.
Pull them at the right size or they get woody and hot.
Eat the greens. Sauté them with garlic. They're like spicy spinach.
The timing.
Plant: Sow spring or fall.
Harvest: About a month.
Days: 24–30 days.
In Zone 7b (Apex, NC) that usually means I start paying attention around the last frost date — April 15th is the rule of thumb around here. Your dates will be different. Use the zone finder to figure out yours.
What I do with them.
Every year I try to cook more of what I grow. Browse the recipes page for what I actually make with my radishes.