Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Not available
Habitat
Unknown
Cultivated Beds
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
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Diabetes, 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
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus
CARUM carvi
Common Name
Radish plant
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
In German
Rettich Pflanze
Kümmel
In French
usine de radis
carvi
In Spanish
planta de rábano
alcaravea
In Greek
φυτικά ραπανάκι
κύμινο
In Portuguese
planta radish
alcaravia
In Polish
rzodkiewka roślin
kminek
In Latin
raphanus herba
Caraway
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Radish Plant and Caraway
Season and care of Radish Plant and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Radish Plant and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Radish Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Caraway season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Radish Plant is Loam and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Radish Plant is Neutral and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Radish Plant and Caraway Physical Information
Radish Plant and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Radish Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Radish Plant and Caraway are as follows:
Radish Plant flower color: White
Radish Plant leaf color: Green
Caraway flower color: White
- Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Radish Plant and Caraway
Care of Radish Plant and Caraway include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Radish Plant pruning is done No pruning needed and Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Radish Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.