| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Fodder Radish |
Raphanus sativus oleiformis |
Cruciferae |
The growing plant repels beetles from tomatoes and cucumbers[20, 201]. It is also useful for repelling various other insect pests such as carrot root fly[201].
There is a fodder variety that grows more vigorously and is used as a green manure[87].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.
Prefers a rich soil with ample moisture[16, 52]. Dislikes very heavy or acid soils[16, 37]. Plants are susceptible to drought and require irrigation during dry spells in the summer or the root quality will rapidly deteriorate and the plant will go to seed.
Fodder radishes are grown mainly for their leaves and oil-rich seeds, they are used as a green manure or stock feed though they can also be eaten by people. The roots of these plants soon become fibrous, though they make acceptable eating when young.
Radishes are a good companion plant for lettuces, nasturtiums, peas and chervil, tomatoes and cucumbers[18, 20]. They are said to repel cucumber beetles if planted near cucumber plants and they also repel the vine borers which attack squashes, marrows and courgettes[238]. They grow badly with hyssop[18, 20] and with grape vines[201].
A plant of cultivation. the origin of which is obscure. It probably arose through cultivation.
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