Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Rubbish Radish

Collapse

X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    Rubbish Radish

    Hi all,

    I have just dug up my radish to find that something seems to have gone a bit wrong. They don’t seem to have a ‘root’ per say rather, the stalk that was sitting above ground seems to be the bit that should have swelled to become the radish!

    I vaguely remember digging up some of my Grandmas radishes when I was small (I wasn’t a fan of the peppery taste in those days!) so when I noticed that the stalks were red / purple a few weeks ago I didn’t really think about it but it seems that the radish was above ground. Im now very confused! What went wrong and how did I manage to get radishes to grow above ground (Im guessing this isn’t normal for ‘French breakfast’ and ‘globe’ varieties?!) They were grown in a fairly deep pod (they had more than enough room!) were well spaced (at least an inch or 2 apart) but they have been there for about 2- 3 months! (I didn’t read up about harvesting them until today as they always looked a bit small). Any thoughts on what has happened to stop it from happening again would be greatly appreciated

    Thanks

    Kris
    Attached Files
    Tags: None
  • #2
    were they grown in fresh compost ??? some veggies like older soil as fresh stuff too rich ???? just a thought mine normally get nobbled by slugs so not had the chance of a harvest yet

    Comment

    • #3
      I believe they are supposed to grow at/above ground like onions and beetroot - random picture from google - radish

      As for why they didn't bulb - my more crowded ones didn't swell but my less crowded ones seemed to bulb better. Beyond that, not sure!
      Proud member of the Nutters Club.
      Life goal: become Barbara Good.

      Comment

      • #4
        I've had a mixed response from my radishes this year... Some have done well and have tasted great... Some haven't had any bulbs at all but they have all had lot's of greenery. Until you pull them it's been difficult to tell from my experiences this year.

        Chris
        My new website for allotment beginners www.theallotmentshed.co.uk

        My Facebook page Please take the the time to "LIKE" https://www.facebook.com/theallotmentshed

        Follow on Twitter The Allotment Shed @TASallotment

        Comment

        • #5
          French breakfast grow the root half in half out of the soil/compost. Its not unusual to have a odd few that dont swell properly but to have the lot grow like that I think you may have a problem.

          Were they to crowded, have you kept the compost moist at all times and I have to say your compost looks, erm not very good, looks to have a very poor texture.

          Colin
          Attached Files
          Potty by name Potty by nature.

          By appointment of VeggieChicken Member of the Nutters club.


          We hang petty thieves and appoint great ones to public office.

          Aesop 620BC-560BC

          sigpic

          Comment

          • #6
            I often get this with French breakfast and so grow scarlet globe in preference.
            I now space to 3 inch (16per square foot) as a 4x4 grid and they seem to grow better.
            The variable weather this year doesn't help. My reddy spinach and rocket has grown similar to your radish whilst I've been away for three weeks.

            Comment

            • #7
              Snap....my Radishes came to nought !!!!!
              Quite disappointed as I was led to believe they are easy to grow!!!!!
              I think this might be my greenhouse ( very amateur) and other trivia blog page!!! Do feel free to drop in !

              http://bradlo107.wordpress.com/

              Comment

              • #8
                sit is a shame you all have had radish problems.
                mine were brilliant long white 6-8 inches each 2 in in diameter
                guess it all depends on variety you grew.
                i grew daikon radish

                Comment

                • #9
                  I grew some of those short stubby ones last season. They were close together, far, far to close, but they still seemed to come up. We put the whole packet in, and I don't believe one failed. Then we discovered we're not actually THAT fond of radish! Left too long they got a space in the middle and very stringy. This year we're going for tiny round ones, and will not put the whole packet in. I think it's just the weather and the type of radish myself.

                  Oh and should add that they started in the soil, but as they grew bigger they pushed themselves up out of it. So that only the tips were still covered.
                  Last edited by Feral007; 22-09-2012, 10:46 PM.
                  Ali

                  My blog: feral007.com/countrylife/

                  Some days it's hardly worth chewing through the restraints!

                  One bit of old folklore wisdom says to plant tomatoes when the soil is warm enough to sit on with bare buttocks. In surburban areas, use the back of your wrist. Jackie French

                  Member of the Eastern Branch of the Darn Under Nutter's Club

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Perhaps you have dug them up too soon? If the garden/bed is shaded, it may take longer for them to bulb up....

                    Comment

                    Previous template Next

                    Latest Topics

                    Collapse
                    View All

                    Recent Blog Posts

                    Collapse
                    View All
                    Working...
                    X