Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis
oil radish
Common names: fodder oil radish
Photo: Rasbak · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
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Description
Oil radish is a green manure crop for compacted soils. Its vigorous taproots penetrate deep, loosening the subsoil and bringing nutrients from depth to the surface. Nematomide‑resistant varieties also suppress radish cyst nematodes. Like all crucifers, it should not be planted in cabbage succession.
Care instructions
Sow oil radish from July to September after the main crop in rows or wide beds, then thin it flat. It germinates quickly and grows rapidly. Water only during prolonged dry periods. Leave it until frost; it reliably freezes at about, 8 °C and leaves a loose, well‑rooted crust that only needs to be incorporated shallowly in spring.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
Months
Apr, May, Jul, Aug
Propagation
Methods
- From seed
Companion planting
Good neighbors
legume family (Fabaceae)
particularly well establishedLeguminous plants collect nitrogen in the soil, from which Brassicaceae benefit as heavy feeders.
For example PeaBush beanPole beanBroad beanMarker peaSugar pea and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
carrot family (Apiaceae)
You can pair celery and dill with all Brassicaceae because they repel the cabbage whitefly with their scent, a proven companion.
For example Carrotcelery rootDillParsleyCarrot fennelCoriander and 19 more species in the catalogue
Source: Bio-Gärtnerei Mixed-culture Practice
mint family (Lamiaceae)
You will notice that the intense scent of basil, thyme, and others confuses the cabbage whitefly and keeps it away from the cabbage family.
For example LavenderThymeBasilRosemarySageHyssop and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: bio-gardening intercropping practice
nasturtium family (Tropaeolaceae)
Nasturtium serves as a trap plant for you. Aphids and cabbage whiteflies prefer it over the brassicaceae next to it.
For example Tropaeolum majusMashua
Source: Trap plant practice in organic horticulture
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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