Water
Water consistently, especially during dry periods, to maintain evenly moist soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot. Young plants require more frequent watering until established.
Reduce watering in cooler weather.
Also known as Cultivated Radish · Daikon · Daikon Radish
Wild radish (Raphanus sativus) is an adaptable annual or biennial, known for its white to purple flowers and edible roots and seeds. It's a common weed and a wild ancesto
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not saturated.
Loam
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Grows best in temperatures between 10-20°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Does not require heavy fertilization; prefers average soil.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, especially during dry periods, to maintain evenly moist soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot. Young plants require more frequent watering until established.
Reduce watering in cooler weather.
Pruning is generally not required for wild radish, as it is an annual or biennial plant grown for its roots or foliage. If it becomes overgrown or produces unwanted seed stalks, you can cut back spent flower stalks or remove entire plants.
Wild radish primarily self-seeds readily. Seeds can be collected from mature plants and sown directly into the garden in autumn or early spring. It can also be propagated by transplanting seedlings.
Repotting is not applicable for wild radish as it is typically grown as an annual or biennial in the ground and does not require container culture. If grown in pots, they would be sown directly and grown to maturity.
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Where Wild Radish (Raphanus sativus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Raphanus |
| Species | Raphanus sativus |
Similar in genus Raphanus
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