We planted radish seeds in May. When should we dig them up? Are they ready now?

Question

I have tried to pull just one up, but there are only roots, no radish. We thought we would dig up the whole area, but want to be sure they've had enough time to grow.

Answer 1

Radishes take about three weeks to mature and ready to pull. You are not going to get anything from them. I would pull them all and start over but first dig in some good manure and/or compost to make it really rich in nutrients. That is composted manure if you use that. Then in three weeks you should have some nice radishes to eat. give them plenty of water and do not plant them too deep or they will not grow. If you can get it, put some straw on top of them but not too thick. That will help conserve moisture and keep the soil cooler. I just planted some more a week ago and they are coming up really good and will have some to eat in another week from one bunch and the other will be coming in about two weeks. About three weeks is all they normally take but can take longer, up to a month if the conditions are not quite right.

Answer 2

I'm with Teri and Hyde: plant more radishes. Are they regular, summer radishes, or winter radishes (the big guys like daikon)? If they're supposed to be larger than a ping-pong ball, then the best time to plant them is in fall (or starting now, depending on your location). Still, common radishes grow fast, you can't loose if you plant a new batch.
I also tried many radishes, and got the best yield was with the most common of them -- cherry belle, i guess. as for the winter radishes and the 'heirloom' summer radishes the bulb formation was meager, despite the good germination ratio and good health of each plant.

Answer 3

Normally, radishes muture in from 21 to 38 days, depending upon the variety. If they have not grown into raddishes by now, they probably won't. Any that you do get will probably be old and pithy. Some of the things that could cause them not to grow properly are:
Planted too deep
Too much water
not enough water
incorect soil PH
Take a sample of your soil to your local extention agent and they will test it for free, and tell you what you need to do to it to get various plants to produce better.

Answer 4

I THINK YOU MAY HAVE PLANTED THEM TOO DEEP. HOW DID THE REST OF YOUR GARDEN DO? IF IT'S FINE THEN IT'S NOT THE SOIL. THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN READY TO GO A LONG TIME AGO. RADISHES WILL GROW IN ABOUT ANY SOIL CONDITIONS AND YOU CAN HARVEST THEM EVEN WHEN THEY'RE SMALL, THEY SHOULDN'T HAVE TO GROW FOREVER. I'M SURE YOU WATERED. YOU COULD JUST RESEED, YOU STILL HAVE TIME AND THAT MAY BE BETTER THAN WAITING. GOOD LUCK...

Answer 5

That's odd. Most radish are ready in two to three months. You may have had bad soil, or improper water.

Answer 6

If there are no radishes yet, you are not going to get any. It only takes about six weeks for them to mature

Answer 7

WoW..you should have them by now. Have they started to flower? If so, they are done doing what they are going to do. Plant another batch...there is plenty of time left in the summer.

Answer 8

you can usually see them at the top of soil showing some red if you didnt plant to deep. just remove a littl soil. to take a peek at them

Answer 9

if they bloomed then they are done with,,if left in the ground to long theywill get to hot for you..make sure you use a shovel and get down deep so not to break it off in the ground,,i planted raddishes twice this year..good luck

Answer 10

Answer should be on the seed package. Ask local nursery it depends on local condition ,soil ......