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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 |
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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. -- Regards Bob Hobden W.of London. UK |
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"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "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 |
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But radishes in general respond to the slightest bit of drought by going straight to seed. |
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Mooli (white radish)
On 29 July, 18:39, "Christina Websell"
wrote: "Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "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 |
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Mooli (white radish)
"Dave Hill" wrote in message ... On 29 July, 18:39, "Christina Websell" wrote: "Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "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. ----- Thanks, that had not occurred to me! |
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