Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mediterranean
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
cowpea , pigeon pea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Unknown
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Aphids, Leaf curl, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Leafminer
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for animals
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
PISUM sativum
Common Name
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
Garden Pea
In German
Französisch Rettich
Erbse
In French
radis français
Erbse
In Spanish
rábano francés
guisante
In Greek
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
μπιζέλι
In Portuguese
rabanete Francês
ervilha
In Polish
French Radish
groch
In Latin
French radicula
pea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Radish and Garden Pea
Season and care of French Radish and Garden Pea is important to know. While considering everything about French Radish and Garden Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garden Pea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Radish is Loam and for Garden Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Radish is Neutral and for Garden Pea is Neutral.
French Radish and Garden Pea Physical Information
French Radish and Garden Pea physical information is very important for comparison. French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Garden Pea height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of French Radish and Garden Pea are as follows:
French Radish flower color: White
French Radish leaf color: Green
Garden Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Garden Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of French Radish and Garden Pea
Care of French Radish and Garden Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed and Garden Pea pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Pea needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Less Watering.