Radish (Raphanus sativus)

  • Depending up on the cultivar, roots will be ready for harvest in 25-55 days after sowing.
  • If harvesting is delayed, roots will become bitter and pithy.
  • Harvesting is done manually.
  • A light irrigation is given before pulling out roots.
  • After harvesting, roots are washed, made into bundles and marketed along with a few leaves.

Yield

  • European varieties yield 5-7 t/ha while in Indian cultivars, it varies from 15-20 t/ha.
  • Radish roots can be stored for 2-3 days under room temperature without impairing quality.
  • Roots can be stored for about 2 months at 0oC and 90-95% RH.