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- Q.Radish Pests - When I'm picking my fresh radishes out of my garden. I get these little tiny neon yellow looking bugs all ...
- Q.Radish All Going To Tops - What can I do with all the beautiful greens from my black radish plants? Thanks.
- Q.Radishes - Seeds come up and get small leaves. Planted 14/18 days ago. They stop growing and the leaves turn a dark ...
- Q.Growing Watermelon Radishs - My radish plants are going to seed. Is this normal?
- Q.Radishes Grow Great Tops But No Bulbs - What am l doing wrong. For the past few years my radishes will not grow bulbs.
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- Q.Harvesting Radishes - Hi there! How do I know when my radishes are ready to be harvested? I planted the seeds June 24, ...
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TracyReed670 on
August 2, 2016
St Louis Mo 63116Q.Radish pests
When I'm picking my fresh radishes out of my garden. I get these little tiny neon yellow looking bugs all over my hands and arms. Do you know what they and how to get rid of them? Please HELP!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 4, 2016A.There are many beetles or bugs that can match your description.
You could take the bug to your nearest County Extension Office or upload and image here.
Neem Oil is a good organic treatment for most sucking insects.
Here is some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/japanese-beetles.htm
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- Asked by
Durinda Cavin on
March 29, 2017
85308Q.Radish all going to tops
What can I do with all the beautiful greens from my black radish plants? Thanks.
Answered by
Alisma on
March 30, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Some people like to cook and eat radish greens- they're supposed to be good in stir fries and soups. The leaves of some varieties can be prickly, though.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/harvest-radish-leaves.htm
Another option if you don't want to eat the roots, or they've become overgrown, is to let the radish plant continue growing and harvest the pods- they're delicious fresh or cooked:
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robert meyer on
March 30, 2017
Casa Grande, AZ 85193Q.Radishes
Seeds come up and get small leaves. Planted 14/18 days ago. They stop growing and the leaves turn a dark red. The soil is moist, the ph is 7, the soil was from a nursery. What am I doing wrong? This happened both in my fall garden and now again this summer, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers cucumbers and beans all growing. I have drip irrigation on everything but the radishes, have soaker hose on them.
- Answered by
Alisma on
March 31, 2017
Certified ExpertA.A phosphorus deficiency could cause red leaves, and various nutrient deficiencies could cause stunted growth. If the weather is cold, it could also cause seedlings to turn red and grow very slowly. You could try adding some compost. Also make sure they are not planted too close together.
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Anonymous on
June 6, 2017Q.Growing watermelon radishs
My radish plants are going to seed. Is this normal?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 7, 2017A.Warm weather can make your Radish bolt or go to seed.
Radish prefer to grow in cool weather.
These articles have more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/growing-watermelon-radishes.htm
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Anonymous on
July 8, 2017Q.radishes grow great tops but no bulbs
What am l doing wrong. For the past few years my radishes will not grow bulbs.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 9, 2017A.This could be due to hot weather or even too much nitrogen in the soil.
Here is an article with more information on this issue.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/radish-does-not-form-bulbs.htm
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July 14, 2017Q.Worms
This year I did some above ground planting in garden boxes (for the first time). I used soil from the tilled garden and some extra homemade compost (manure, hay, bark etc) which I've always used and have had a thriving garden. This year, however, every single one of my radishes were wormy and non-edible; unless, of course, you're a worm. Discouraged, I've pulled them and am finding myself leary to try again (I really like those boxes!) and thinking about putting them in the ground instead. What's with those worms anyway and how can I prevent them from worming their way in to my precious radishes again?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 14, 2017A.This could have been root maggots eating your Radish.
Here are some articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/radish-container-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/tips-how-plant-radish.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/treating-radish-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/bugs-that-eat-radishes.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/benefits-of-garden-worms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/root-maggot-control.htm
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debgold on
August 6, 2017
Newport, RI 02840Q.Harvesting Radishes
Hi there! How do I know when my radishes are ready to be harvested? I planted the seeds June 24, it's now August 6. They have greens, but I don't know what's doing underground. They are in an elevated container, if that is helpful to know. Thanks!!
- Answered by
nikki-phipps on
August 8, 2017
Certified ExpertA.You may need to gently pull one up to see but, oftentimes, the bulb will begin protruding from the ground and is ready to harvest when it's about an inch or so in diameter. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/harvest-radishes.htm
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