Author Topic: Radishes (Read 4656 times)

Georgie · « **on:** March 27, 2007, 23:01:22 »

How come, when two years ago I was getting regular crops like those shown below from half seed trays, for the last two years, using exactly the same methods, I only manage the odd one or two? ??? G x

MrsKP · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2007, 07:38:08 »

beautiful ! Hope mine look like that when I get back (well hope half of them look like that as the other half are icicles !!!). lol

;D

Georgie · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2007, 18:16:37 »

Thanks but I still want to know why I can't grow them like that now. Top tips welcome please.

G x

cleo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2007, 20:32:45 »

There is no answer -well I have one but it`s far too rude to post here ;D

flossie · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2007, 22:17:55 »

Sorry can't advise but can admire the lovely radish. Mine always have funny little holes in the leaves and big slug bites out of them :'(

kt. · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2007, 23:16:37 »

I didnt get one radish through last year so I know how you feel. :(

jennym · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2007, 00:04:34 »

Could have been a duff batch of seed, it does happen! Mind you, they don't like to germinate when it's very hot, and it was very hot last year, so that could have been it.

cornykev · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2007, 15:59:46 »

I planted mine straight into the ground with potting compost Georgie and had loads come up all shapes and sizes, mind you they didn't look as pretty as yours. ;D ;D ;D

Georgie · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2007, 20:04:13 »

Thanks for all your replies. It hasn't been a germination problem, rather that no matter how shallow or deep I plant the seed, the red bit of the root keeps coming above the soil and fails to bulk up. I've even tried earthing them up to no avail. :(

I can't plant them in the ground because I have no room. Maybe as Jenny suggests it's a dodgy batch of seed. These were Scarlet Globe (I need a short variety) but perhaps I should try something else?

G x

kitten · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2007, 20:07:36 »

Georgie, i may have some spare seed if you want to trial? Not sure of variety, but all our seed was bought this year and would happily send you some to try? Shall I pm you once i've checked the stash this weekend? x

Georgie · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2007, 20:25:51 »

Oh Kitten that is really kind of you, thanks. ;D You'll have to let me know what I can send in return.

G x

kitten · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2007, 20:29:33 »

Let me see if i can find them first.... ;) ;D x

allaboutliverpool · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2007, 16:33:53 »

I had my first pulling of radishes yesterday from a frame. They were planted 4 weeks ago exactly!. Plant the seeds carefully one inch apart, 50 every fortnight for a constant supply. That was a tip I learned from my late father, I used to mock his obsession, now eveyone mocks mine!

jollyroger123 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2007, 22:56:42 »

Is it okay to sow redish seeds outside now.

Im in Scotland

Marymary · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2007, 23:01:26 »

Do you usually actually grow them in the seedtray Georgie, or just start them off? I've never had much success with them though I got some seeds from Lidls - big white ones & they did very well.

Slug_killer · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2007, 01:16:44 »

I start planting mine first week of April and then every two/three weeks.

Just sow 50 or so seeds in a 1 meter trough, and leave in a slug free part of the garden

pye · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2007, 14:01:59 »

Quote from: Georgie on March 29, 2007, 20:04:13

Maybe as Jenny suggests it's a dodgy batch of seed. These were Scarlet Globe (I need a short variety) but perhaps I should try something else?

I grew T&M Mirabeau in trays all last summer, lovely french breakfast type. They were delicious til high summer, when they went all woody coz I left them out in the baking heat. ::)

I've got some spare seed if you'd like to try some?

cornykev · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2007, 18:46:52 »

I've got some spare if Kitten can't find any. ;D ;D ;D

manicscousers · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2007, 19:01:30 »

just bought some summer crunch for 19p from netto :)

aob9 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2007, 19:29:25 »

I understand your frustration. I sowed radishes in my glasshouse about 4 weeks ago, I am pulling them now. I also sowed some from the same pack two weeks later and they haven't germinated yet.Go figure!!!!!

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