On 29 July, 18:39, "Christina Websell"
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"Bob Hobden" wrote in message

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"Christina Websell" *wrote...
Has anyone else tried growing them? *Mine are not a success, they have
gone to seed already without making a root.
I grew them in a 3 ft deep box of compost (they would struggle in my clay
soil) but I've used the box several times for beans and not replaced the
compost.
I thought they'd be able to get their roots down in there, but alas, they
are obviously not impressed. * Ideas?

Yes, quite some years ago now. We also had heavy clay/silt soil on that
allotment and they grew well but the slugs also liked them so they ended
up with lots of holes etc. *The white radish bit actually grew mainly
above ground just like a normal radish if I remember correctly.

No sign of roots here, just flowers. *Dammit, I have a wonderful recipe for
mooli curry, have tried it for bought ones, great, but wanted to try and
grow my own.
Spectular unsuccess with mine :-(

Tina

My first time with them as well, some makig nice radish, but many
going to seed, BUT
The leaves are great in stir fry and would also make a good veg, and I
suspect the seed pods when they come will also be good as a veg either
in salad or stir fry.
So all is not lost.
David Hill