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Introduction to Radish: Radish is a popular vegetable in both tropical as well as temperate regions. Being a quick growing crop it can be easily planted as a companion crop or intercrop between the rows of the other vegetables. It can also be planted on ridges, separating one plot from another. It is cultivated all over India, especially near the city markets. Radish originated probably in China. In India, it seems to have been cultivated from ancient times. It was popular among the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. The botanical name of radish is “Raphanus sativus”. The enlarged edible roots are fusiform and differ in color from white to red. There are two distinct genetical groups in radish. The Asiatic varieties, which are primarily for tropical climates, produce edible roots in the first season and seed in the second season as a biennial crop. On the other hand, the exotic or European varieties produce roots in the plains of tropical and subtropical climate and seeds in the hills of temperate climate. Some facts about Radish plantation and growing: If you are growing radishes from seeds, they usually germinate within 5 to 8 days depending on moisture level. Radishes can be grown in pots or containers. Easy to grow on the terrace, raised beds, backyards, and balconies. Radishes can be grown indoors with proper growing conditions. Radish takes 4 to 5 weeks to get the first harvest after planting. Radishes can be regenerated from roots and easily be grown from scraps. Radish grows well in cooler climates but requires good sunlight. If your radishes are not growing because of overcrowding. Soil is important for radish root crop, usually, radishes prefer fertile, well-drained, sandy soils (deep) with good organic matter. It is always a good idea of adding compost if you are growing radish in pots/containers. Radish requires at least 1 inch of water per week depending on soil moisture, don’t overwater or don’t allow the soil to dry completely. The reason for the radish s