"Suzanne D." wrote in
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For some reason, I CANNOT grow radishes or beets to save my life. I
always thought radishes were an idiot's delight, growing fast and big
for even the blackest thumb. But after two months, my radishes still
weren't very big. The beets never filled out either--they sprouted and
then just sat there for months until I finally pulled them up and
threw them away so I could grow something else there. I gave them a
lot of water, and the soil is very loose, so I just don't get it.

I am not asking for advice, since I don't really like radishes or
beets anyway, but I thought it was funny how miserably they grow for
me! --S.


I've had good luck with beets. Just tossed them on the ground and
covered them.

Just curious, how much nitrogen is in your soil? Nitrogen is associated
with leafy green plants, but too much nitrogen keeps the plant growing
when it should be making fruit.

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