Radish
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There aren’t many vegies that can be planted pretty much all year round in most climates, but the radish is one. Fast growing with delicious colourful bulbs, the leaves can also be eaten.
Likes: Full sun to semi-shade; regular water.
Dislikes: Too much fertiliser, which can lead to more leaf growth and stunted bulbs.
When to plant/sow in a warm temperate zone: All year round
How to start: Sow seeds into any reasonable garden soil or potting mix in full sun to semi-shade. Sow new seed every three to four weeks for succession harvesting.
How to grow: Keep moist and thin to 5cm spacings once they have a few leaves.
When to harvest: When thinning leaves add to salads as a microgreen. Bulbs are ready when they are large enough to eat and don't forget to add the leaves to salads.
Pests and diseases:
Cabbage moth and cabbage white butterfly caterpillars
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