Radish Red Long Seeds (Desi Vegetable Seeds) ( Mullangi )

Product Description

• Germination Time: 4-10 days
• Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, in full sun
• Ideal Climate for Sowing: Cool season crop; can be grown in spring and fall (avoid extreme summer)
• Plant Height: 6-12 inches
• Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost, or 1 tablespoon of bone meal (optional) per plant per week
• Life Span: 1-2 months
• Ideal Growing Temperature: 10-25°C
• Harvesting Time: 25-30 days after sowing
• Maintenance Required: Low
• Ideal Grow Bag Size: 6x6 grow bag, 12x12 grow bag, 18x12x9 rectangular grow bag
• Number of Seeds: 150+ Seeds

Radish is a fast-growing, cool-season root vegetable. It can be easily grown in gardens, grow bags, or containers. Radishes thrive in well-drained soil and do not require extensive care, making them ideal for quick harvests.

Benefits / Uses of Radish

• Rich in vitamins C and B6, folate, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants
• Helps in digestion, detoxification, and boosting the immune system
• Can be eaten raw, cooked, or pickled
• Open-pollinated seeds allow for reuse from harvested radishes

Planting and Care for Radish

• Sowing Radish Seeds: Sow seeds directly in moist soil inside a grow bag, planting them 1/2 inch deep. Thin seedlings to 2 inches apart once they sprout.
• Growing Radish: Requires a cool climate and consistent moisture. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot and cracking.
• Harvesting Radish: Radishes mature quickly, usually within 25-30 days. Harvest when roots are about 1 inch in diameter for the best flavor and texture.

Precautions While Growing Radish

• Use well-drained, sandy-loam soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 7.0.
• Handle pests and diseases such as root maggots, flea beetles, and downy mildew with appropriate organic treatments.
• Ensure good soil aeration and avoid exposure to extreme heat to prevent bolting and bitterness.

Common Problems and Solutions

• Susceptibility to pests and diseases such as root maggots, flea beetles, and downy mildew.
• Overcrowding can lead to poor root development and competition for nutrients.
• Control problems with crop rotation, proper spacing, and organic insecticides.

Other Names

• Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
• Tamil: முள்ளங்கி (Muḷḷaṅki)
• Malayalam: മുള്ളങ്കി (Muḷḷaṅki)
• Kannada: ಮಲ್ಲಂಗಿ (Mallaṅgi)
• Telugu: ముల్లంగి (Mullaṅgi)
• Marathi: मुळा (Muḷā)
• Hindi: मूली (Mūlī)
• Bengali: মুলা (Mulā)

No. of Radish Seeds in a Packet

• 100-150 seeds