Tips for watering radishes

Radishes require adequate watering, which means that the soil should be moist but not soggy. Ideal conditions - provide about 2.5 cm of water every week. It is important to water at a moderate pace. If your soil is very dry, radishes will grow too quickly and may become too small and too acidic. If the plants are watered too often, the roots can break and rot. Do not allow the soil to dry out, but do not keep it too often. The ideal soil moisture level should be between 50 and 70% humidity. The easiest way to do this is with the GRAAS watering system, with which you can check soil moisture and adjust the amount of watering without leaving your home.

What are the main signs of water insufficiency?

If radishes lack moisture, their growth will slow down or stop completely, which can cause the roots to become smaller or not form properly. A lack of water can also negatively affect the taste of radishes, they will become very bitter and sharp. Too little water can cause radishes to flower prematurely, before the roots are fully developed. With the GRAAS iRigator, you always ensure the right amount of water for radishes.

What indicates that radishes are getting too much water?

The main indicator of overwatering is a high level of soil moisture, which you will be able to see accurately in the GRAAS app. Overwatering radishes will cause the plant's roots to soften, turn brown, rot, and eventually die. Overwatered soil will block the way for oxygen to reach the roots, then the root function will be disturbed and the plant will show signs of stress, and in extreme situations it may even die. Also, large amounts of water can leach nutrients from the soil and this will limit plant growth. Because in order to ensure optimal plant growth and prosperity, you will need to give it attention and time.

What are the main radish diseases and their pests?

The most significant and common radish diseases are bacteriosis, alternaria, fomosis, fusariosis, white and gray rot, black leg. You can combat these diseases by removing damaged plant debris, maintaining crop rotation, and ensuring adequate soil moisture levels.

Speaking of pests, cruciferous radishes are commonly attacked by cruciferous insects. Rhizomes can be damaged by pests such as weevils, poplar and cabbage fly larvae. The main pests of leaves are cabbage white caterpillars, leaf borers, cabbage owl, cabbage moths. It is recommended to fight these pests by pollination with ash or tobacco dust.

Spring cabbage flies are white worms that make tracks in radish root crops, but they usually cause damage later on, already growing radishes. In order to prevent this, it is recommended to remove the remains of the plant. To maintain the well-being of plants, it is recommended to use natural, tested fertilizer products.

Radish leaves damaged by diseases and pests