Radish

• Red Arrow Radish (Raphanus sativus 'Red Arrow')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 4-6 inches

Description: Red Arrow Radish is celebrated for its vibrant red color and elongated, arrow-shaped roots. This fast-maturing variety offers a crisp texture and a mild, peppery flavor, making it perfect for salads and garnishes. It's an excellent choice for both Spring and Fall planting due to its quick growth cycle and tolerance for cooler temperatures.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil.
• Sow seeds directly in the ground, about half an inch deep and one inch apart.
• Keep soil evenly moist to ensure rapid growth.
• Thin seedlings to about 2 inches apart to allow room for root expansion.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Early Spring and Late Summer for Fall harvest

Nativity to Texas: No

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• Japanese Daikon (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus)

Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 8–14 inches (leafy tops); roots can grow 6–18 inches deep

Harvest Time: 60–70 days

Description:
Japanese Daikon is a large, mild-flavored white radish prized in Asian cuisine for its crisp texture and versatility. It thrives in cool weather and is often grown as a fall or early spring crop in Texas. The long, tapered roots are ideal for fermenting, pickling, or slicing raw into salads and slaws. Daikon also helps break up compacted soil, making it a valuable cover crop.

Planting Tips:

• Sow seeds directly in loose, well-drained soil.

• Space 2–4 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist for even growth.

• Harvest before the roots become too large and woody.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall or Early Spring

Nativity to Texas: No