Radish Golden Seeds (Pusa Chatki)

• Sow seeds 1–1.5 cm deep directly in the pot or grow bag. Radish grows best with direct sowing.
• Mix seeds with a little sand for even spreading.
• Use Ugaoo's Organic Veggie Mix for better results.
• Best time to sow: October to January, in the cool season.
• Keep soil moist from day one.

• Seeds sprout in 3–5 days. Radish is one of the fastest germinators.
• Keep soil moist during this period.
• Once sprouts appear, thin to 5–8 cm apart and move to a sunny spot.

NA - Radish must be direct sown. Transplanting causes forked, deformed roots.

• Needs 5–6 hours of sunlight daily.
• Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist. Dry spells cause the roots to crack and turn hot and pungent.
• Use a deep pot (at least 25 cm deep) with drainage holes.
• Space plants 5–8 cm apart, rows 15–20 cm apart.
• Feed sparingly with cow manure every 15 days. Avoid heavy nitrogen; it promotes leaves over roots.
• Use neem cake and neem oil spray to keep pests away.

• Radish does not regrow after harvest. Sow fresh seeds every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply.
• Rising temperatures from February cause radish to bolt and turn bitter.
• Once a flower stalk appears, pull the plant. The root is no longer good to eat.
• Sow in staggered batches for a steady winter supply.

• Roots are ready in 25–35 days.
• Check by brushing soil away from the shoulder; harvest when roots reach 2–3 cm in diameter.
• Pull carefully by grasping the greens at the base.
• Do not leave roots in the soil too long; they become pithy, hollow, and very pungent.