radishes growing close to/on top of surface

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6aseeder Arlington, MA(Zone 6a) Apr 28, 2011

i thought i had planted my radishes 1/2" under the surface but they seem to be growing very close to or even on top of the surface. should i sprinkle some soil on top or will they "pull" down into the soil. has anyone else had this issue?

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Apr 28, 2011

Radishes grow with tops above ground. Covering them may impede development.

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Apr 29, 2011

I'll agree with Farmerdill , keep in mind of the size you are growing as letting them stay in the ground too long will only result in the radishes splitting and going to waste .

there are many types that grow larger and the tops will always stick up above the ground .

Sarge

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6aseeder Arlington, MA(Zone 6a) Apr 29, 2011

i am not talking about the tops peeking out; my the whole seedling is on top, with just the roots anchoring them. unfortunately i wont' have my camera available to show you until monday.

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Apr 29, 2011

In that case i would loosen the soil round them and turn the ground in the area you intend to "replant" them i had to do this last year after a hard storm . i did so in the late eve and watered them well they looked as if they would die for two days yet each evening i would give them a good watering (when the sun was not on them they soon took off and grew a good batch of radishes .

just remember not to bury them over the crown / head of the radish .

Sarge

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bellieg Virginia Beach, VA Apr 29, 2011

Some eat the greens. i see them at the produce section sometimes. Had someone tried them?

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Apr 29, 2011

the greens are very good to eat mush like a spicy add to a salad.

Sarge

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bellieg Virginia Beach, VA Apr 30, 2011

Thanks and I will try them.

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SueGee1950 Annapolis, MD Jun 26, 2011

I wonder if your soil is too acid. Sometimes root crops don't like the acid soil and try to get out -- LOL

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