Manure and Fertilizers

• FYM: – 20 ton/ha
• N: – 80 100 kg/ha, P2O5: – 40  60 kg/ha, K2O:- 30  100 kg/ha.
• FYM should be applied at the time of land preparation.
• The complete dose of P and K and half of N should be added to the soil before sowing.
• The remaining half N is top dressed in 2 split doses i.e. during early plant growth and root formation stage. Foliar application of urea (2%) enhances vegetative growth at initial stage.

Interculture

• 2-3 weeding are required.
• After thinning, first hoeing is done to facilitate proper soil aeration.
• Earthing up helps in proper development of roots. One earthing up is necessary at early stage of plant growth. Second hoeing and earthing up are done when the roots pick up growth.
• After every irrigation light hoeing is done to break the soil crust.

Irrigation

• Radish requires plenty of water from sowing time until the roots are large enough to be pulled out.
• Frequency of irrigation during the crop period mainly depends on season and type of soil.
• During the hotter months frequent irrigation at an interval of 5-7 days is necessary.
• If the soil dries up during the root development period, the roots becomes pungent, tough, rough and unattractive.

Harvesting

• Radish should be harvested when the roots are still tender.
• A few days delay in harvesting may make the roots tissues fibrous.
• The roots are pulled out along with tops and washed. A light irrigation before harvesting facilitates the lifting of roots.

Yield

• The European varieties are known to give an average yield of about 8000 kg/hac, and the Asiatic varieties are known to give a yield of about 15000 -33000 kg/hac.