Podding Radish 'Rat-tail'

Raphanis caudatus

How to grow Podding Radish 'Rat-tail'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Rat-tail is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as Rat-tail likes to be in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Rat-tail from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.49 feet (45.72 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.54 cm).

Transplanting Rat-tail

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Rat-tail is a tender plant.

Harvesting Rat-tail

Other Names for Podding Radish 'Rat-tail'

Podding radish, Aerial radish, Java radish, Rat’s tail