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.