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Radish care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water 1–2 times weekly depending on weather
soil
Well-draining, loose, fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.0; avoid compacted or heavy clay soil
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); can tolerate partial shade in hot climates
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Radish
- fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
- fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
help
Common causes in Radish
Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.
healing
How to treat clubroot in Radish
No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.
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Preventing clubroot in Radish
Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.