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lisaoliver Foristell, MO(Zone 5b) May 06, 2010

i know radishes are supposed to be one of he easiest to grow- however, i have a problem EVERY year, so Ill ask the experts here to help me figure this out. I planted them in three different plots this year, starting early march in my zone 5 garden. One in full all day sun, one in after 12:00 shade, varying degrees of shade in the other spots, like from taller plants. Some are with carrots and lettuce, one next to the spinach, some by themselves. The problem- beautiful leaves, no radish ever, then they bolt. The soil is loose- the carrots do fine! I've tried cherry belles, easter egg, hailstone- a few other varieties over the years but every year the same. I'm thinking perhaps the soil is too fertile or imbalanced- any advice? Thanks, Lisa

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CountryGardens Lewisville, MN(Zone 4a) May 06, 2010

Big discussion on radishes here.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1086354/

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lisaoliver Foristell, MO(Zone 5b) May 06, 2010

Thank-you! i figured there probably was one somewhere, I am not a subscriber so I can't read this.
Thank-you, Lisa

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behillman Plantersville, TX(Zone 9a) May 14, 2010

Lisaoliver, my readishes were doing the same thing. I finally read up that I was using too much nitrigen & not enough p;hospherus. So I started adding fertilizer with more phospherus & my readishes made this year.

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Jim41 Delhi, LA May 14, 2010

I never use any kind of fertilizer on my radishs. I do know they like cooler temps. The first bunch I planted came up and made radishs quickly. The second planting the temps have jumped to 90 and they are just setting there.

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lisaoliver Foristell, MO(Zone 5b) May 19, 2010

I haven't added furtilizer, but maybe just too much manure. I pulled them all out and I'll try again in adifferent spot.

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behillman Plantersville, TX(Zone 9a) May 19, 2010

lisaoliver, Manure is loaded with nitrigen. That is what is making your green tops. You need to stop with all the fertilizer.

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