Mooli (white radish)
 

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?

Tina

I thought a

Mooli (white radish)
 

"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.

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Regards
Bob Hobden
W.of London. UK

Mooli (white radish)
 

"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

Too early? Aren't they one of the things you sow late in season for winter use?

But radishes in general respond to the slightest bit of drought by going straight to seed.

Mooli (white radish)
 

On 29 July, 18:39, "Christina Websell"
wrote:
"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

Mooli (white radish)
 

"Dave Hill" wrote in message
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On 29 July, 18:39, "Christina Websell"
wrote:
"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.

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Thanks, that had not occurred to me!

Hi Tina Radishes require a sandy loam to really do well in, and a pH around 7 (neutral).... When I've had problems with them not producing a bulb (root), I've mixed in sand with the soil, as well as made sure it was "loose" and not compacted. The best website I can refer you to is: Radish Garden - Healthy Snacks because they address all these typical issues. Hope this helps :)