radish 'Mars'
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A fast-maturing annual radish which is round with red skin and white flesh. Available to harvest 5 weeks from sowing and stands well in the ground for later picking.
Scientific classification
- Species
- radish 'Mars' (Raphanus sativus 'Mars')
- Genus
- Raphanus
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of radish 'Mars'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of radish 'Mars'
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radish 'Mars' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Growing
GrowingGrow 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Brassica downy mildew
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails, and to flea beetles
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