Instructions:
- Best if grown in loose, well-drained soils
- Ideal soil pH: 6.5-6.8
- Direct sow in 4’ wide beds, 12 to 15 plants per row-foot, 6 rows per bed
- Cooler temperatures and adequate moisture make for milder taste
Pests:
- Cabbage maggot
- Cutwoms
- Flea beetle
Diseases:
- Alternaria leaf spot
- Downy mildew
- Seed decay
- White blister
Harvest:
- Pick between 21-28 days
- Roots should be the size of a large marble
Post-Harvest:
- Store topped or in bunches
- Hydrocool
- Store at 95% relative humidity, as close to 32 degrees as possible
- Store in breathable packaging
- Can be stored for 3-4 weeks, topped
Year | Variety | Date Planted | Date Harvested | Days to Harvest | Yield (lbs/sq. ft) |