Raphanus sativus | Cultivated Radish, Wild Radish | Various
Raphanus sativus belongs to the plant family BRASSICACEÆ and Genus Raphanus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Raphanus sativus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Raphanus sativus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Raphanus sativus cultivated radish,wild radish attracts butterflies
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Raphanus sativus is a host plant for the cabbage white butterfly.
Raphanus sativus is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a digestive stimulant, a cholagogue and a carminative. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the root.
"Common butterflies of California", Bob Stewart, West Coast Lady Press, Patagonia Arizona, 1998.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.