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G90-1004 Growing Radishes And Table Beets, Susan D. Schoneweis
G90-1004 Growing Radishes And Table Beets, Susan D. Schoneweis
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Radishes and beets are easy to grow. Little space is required for them, and small successive plantings can yield an abundance of produce.
The radish, Raphanus sativus, is thought to have originated in East Asia, but the exact location is unknown. Radishes are one of the fastest growing vegetables, ready to harvest in 22 to 60 days. They prefer cool growing temperatures, and quickly become pungent (hot) when the weather gets too warm. Varieties (cultivars) may have round, long tapered, or oblong roots. Colors include crimson, hot pink, pink, white, bicolored and black.
Quick maturing radishes (30 days or …