Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Unknown
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Leafminer
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
Pear
In Hindi
फ्रेंच मूली
नाशपाती
In German
Französisch Rettich
Birne
In French
radis français
Poire
In Spanish
rábano francés
Pera
In Greek
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
rabanete Francês
Pera
In Polish
French Radish
Gruszka
In Latin
French radicula
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Radish and Pear
Season and care of French Radish and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about French Radish and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Radish is Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for French Radish is Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
French Radish and Pear Physical Information
French Radish and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of French Radish and Pear are as follows:
Care of French Radish and Pear
Care of French Radish and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed and Pear pruning is done 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.