Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Egypt
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Not available
Habitat
Unknown
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
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
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Leafminers, Molecrickets, Red blotch, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Caterpillar, Snails, Whiteflies
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Food Allergy, Hives, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
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
Fiber, Insomnia, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Culinary use, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus
Lactuca sativa
Common Name
Radish plant
Lettuce
In German
Rettich Pflanze
Salat
In French
usine de radis
Salade
In Spanish
planta de rábano
Lechuga
In Greek
φυτικά ραπανάκι
Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
planta radish
Alface
In Polish
rzodkiewka roślin
Sałata
In Latin
raphanus herba
lactuca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Radish Plant and Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Radish Plant and Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Radish Plant and Lettuce. Radish Plant doesn't have thorns and Lettuce doesn't have thorns. Also Radish Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Radish Plant has allergic reactions like Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash and Stomach pain and Lettuce has allergic reactions like Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash and Stomach pain. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Radish Plant and Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Radish Plant and Lettuce
Season and care of Radish Plant and Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Radish Plant and Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Radish Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lettuce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Radish Plant is Loam and for Lettuce is Not Available while the PH of soil for Radish Plant is Neutral and for Lettuce is Not Available.
Radish Plant and Lettuce Physical Information
Radish Plant and Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Radish Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Lettuce height is 510.00 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Radish Plant and Lettuce are as follows:
Radish Plant flower color: White
Radish Plant leaf color: Green
Lettuce flower color: Not Available
- Lettuce leaf color: Not Available
Care of Radish Plant and Lettuce
Care of Radish Plant and Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Radish Plant pruning is done No pruning needed and Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Radish Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.