Radish White Long Seeds – F1 Hybrid

About Radish White Long Seeds – F1 Hybrid

Radish F1 White Long — a fast-growing hybrid mooli with a long, white, crisp root. Ready in 25–35 days, so it suits balcony grow-bags and terrace kitchen gardens.

• Botanical name: Raphanus sativus
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 4-7 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 1–1.5 cm; keep 5–8 cm between seeds.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 4-7 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Keep the soil evenly moist at all times — both drying out and sudden heavy watering split the root and make it pungent. Light daily watering is best.
• Soil: Deep, loose, stone-free sandy loam with compost. In heavy or stony soil the root grows crooked. Use a pot at least 12 inches deep.
• Temperature: 10–28°C — a cool-season crop. In heat the root turns woody and pungent.
• Fertiliser: Mix in compost before sowing. Avoid extra nitrogen later — you will get only leaves, not root.

Sowing season in India

September–November (plains); February–March in the hills. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Forked roots from heavy or stony soil. Harvesting late makes the root hollow and sharp. Aphids on the leaves.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.