Raphanus sativus 'Celesta'
radish 'Celesta'
A fast-maturing annual radish which is round with red skin and white flesh. Available for harvesting 4 weeks from sowing. It copes well in wet conditions and and has good resistance to downy mildew
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | |||
| Autumn | Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Raphanus can be annual, biennial or perennial herbaceous plants, often with lyrate, glaucous leaves, small, four-petalled flowers and indehiscent fruits. Edible species are cultivated as annual vegetables (radish)
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moisture-retentive soil as long as it isn't too acidic, in full sun. Extremely quick to harvest, so can be fitted into very short time-slots/limited spaces. For more advice see vegetable cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails, and to flea beetles
Diseases
May be susceptible to Brassica downy mildew
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