Radish "Sparkler 3"

For outdoor sowing from February to September in a prepared seed bed. Sow thinly in rows 9in apart. Cover lightly with half inch of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 7-14 days. For continuous crops sow every 2-3 weeks.

Thin as required. Keep moist, dry conditions may cause plants to bolt. Protect early sowings with cloches in cold weather.

Harvest April to October, approx 4-6 weeks from sowing.


In the vegetable garden:

Test seeding in medium size pot in John Innes no. 3 in early July.

01-08-07 Picked three radishes - small but very tasty!

11-08-07 Picked remaining radishes - very poor crop. Two with eaten roots, maggots in root.
Conclusion - planting in pot (in John Innes No.3) has not been successful. Pot remained too damp during wet period and some form of other root growth throughout pot.

11-08-07 NEW CROP. Sown seed direct into one row drill and watered in. Will continue to water during current spell of hot weather. Will young seedlings be as prone to pests?