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  1. 04-16-2009, 06:38 PM #1
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    http://www.durgan.org/URL/?Radish 16 April 2009 Planting Radish Seed

    The "Valentine" radish seed from Stokes Seeds was planted today. The seed was carefully spaced on toilet paper to maintain depth and to insure proper spacing, thus eliminating thinning after sprouting. Some wood ash was applied to the row in an attempt to inhibit damage by flea beetles. It may not work but at least I tried.
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  2. 04-20-2009, 10:59 AM #2
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    I put baby radishes in the ground on Saturday - a variety called German Red Giant.
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  3. 04-20-2009, 11:04 AM #3
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    I always make a mess of my radishes so I bought seeds that were on a bio-degradable tape this year and we'll see how it goes
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  4. 04-20-2009, 05:03 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by nancycg56 View Post
    I always make a mess of my radishes so I bought seeds that were on a bio-degradable tape this year and we'll see how it goes
    I started out making home tapes, and decided why bother, thus the toilet paper idea. I found the commercial tapes were too hard to work with, and often weren't available for many types of seeds.
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  5. 04-21-2009, 12:16 PM #5
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    I winter-sowed my radishes so the seedlings were hardy little buggers that didn't show the slightest trace of transplant shock the day after. I might lose a few, but I planted well over 100 so I doubt the losses will have much impact on our radish enjoyment.
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    I never thought that so much work went into planting radishes (that I love).......this may be one of my challenges. Mahalo for all the usesful information!!
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    I always just let them come up as they will. The thinnings (and young leaves) are good in salads.

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    This is true ... the sprouts are yummy and nutritious as well.

    I just hate thinning in general. I want every seed to have a chance!
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    http://www.durgan.org/URL/?RadVal 24 April 2008 Radish (Valentine)
    Germinated in nine days, a few of the days were relatively cool around 5 C. No sign of leaf damage due to flea beetles.
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  10. 04-25-2009, 09:23 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trentt View Post
    I just hate thinning in general. I want every seed to have a chance!
    I hate thinning, too.
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  11. 04-29-2009, 09:08 AM #11
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    My radishes this year were all very small. Any ideas why? I have a "Square foot garden", with the recommended soil mixture, no weeds or bugs.
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