spindly Radishes

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Dianne, May 31, 2011.

  1. Dianne

    Dianne Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi, friends!
    My radishes germinated well, but they are long and spindly.
    I have planted them out from their little pots, into the ground.
    What would be the best feed to encourage them to fatten up, please?
    Dianne:what:
     
  2. NickGauntlett

    NickGauntlett Apprentice Gardener

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    I find they grow better in normal garden soil nothing to rich or fancy, maybe a silly question but do you think you might of picked them too early if they are spindley
     
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    • NewGardener

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      Not enough water, or too early? I sowed mine directly into the soil, and some stayed spindly.
       
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      • Dianne

        Dianne Apprentice Gardener

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        Thanks, folks!
        I was amused at the idea of pulling them too early. They are just at the 'plant out' stage. I sowed them in pots. Do I feed them? They have been watered regularly so far, by myself & by nature.
         
      • Phil A

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        Hi Dianne,

        Could it be that they are too close together and fighting each other for light ?
         
      • JWK

        JWK Gardener Staff Member

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        Dianne, it's best to direct sow radishes, they don't like being transplanted. :dbgrtmb:
         
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