Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Not Available
Habitat
Unknown
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-7
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
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
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, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Remove blemishes
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
Anti-fungal, Diabetes, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Leprosy, Scabies, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Coccinia grandis
Common Name
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
baby watermelon, little gourd, tindora, tendli
In Hindi
फ्रेंच मूली
तेंडली, कुंदुरी
In German
Französisch Rettich
Tindola,
Efeu Kürbis
In French
radis français
Ivy gourd
In Spanish
rábano francés
Ivy gourd
In Greek
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
Ivy gourd
In Portuguese
rabanete Francês
Ivy gourd
In Polish
French Radish
Ivy gourd
In Latin
French radicula
Ivy gourd
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cucurbitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papilionoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Radish and Ivy Gourd
Season and care of French Radish and Ivy Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about French Radish and Ivy Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ivy Gourd season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Radish is Loam and for Ivy Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Radish is Neutral and for Ivy Gourd is Neutral.
French Radish and Ivy Gourd Physical Information
French Radish and Ivy Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Ivy Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of French Radish and Ivy Gourd are as follows:
French Radish flower color: White
French Radish leaf color: Green
Ivy Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Ivy Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of French Radish and Ivy Gourd
Care of French Radish and Ivy Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed and Ivy Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches 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 Ivy Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.