Plants > Climbers

common radish

Raphanus sativus

Genus: Raphanus
Family: Brassicaceae
Common Names: cultivated radish, garden radish, rabone

About this plant

This is the wild variety from which all edible radishes have been bred. The flowers are four-petalled pale yellow or cream on a stem of about 30-40cm.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moisture-retentive soil as long as it isn't too acidic, in full sun.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, and to flea beetles

Diseases

May be susceptible to Brassica downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower MeadowBanks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years