Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Not Available
Habitat
Unknown
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Leafminer
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
फ्रेंच मूली
तरबूज़
In German
Französisch Rettich
Wassermelone
In French
radis français
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
rábano francés
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
rabanete Francês
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
French Radish
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
French radicula
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cucurbitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Radish and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of French Radish and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about French Radish and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Radish is Loam and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for French Radish is Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
French Radish and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
French Radish and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of French Radish and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
French Radish flower color: White
French Radish leaf color: Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of French Radish and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of French Radish and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.