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The Allotment Book

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in) deep at monthly intervals from about 4 weeks before the last frosts; earlier crops can be multi-sown indoors (see page 135). Sow maincrops at least 12–14 weeks before autumn frosts. Thin several times, keep weed-free until large enough to mulch, and water every 2–3 weeks in dry weather. Start pulling alternate roots when 5cm (2in) across, about 2 months after sowing. Lift and store maincrops like carrots after twisting, rather than cutting, off the foliage.

WHEN TO SOW Late spring to late summer; from late winter under glass

GERMINATION 2 weeks at 7°C (45°F) minimum

SPACING 10cm (4in) in rows 23–30cm (9–12in) apart; or 15cm (6in) square

TIME TO MATURITY 8–16 weeks

HEIGHT 15–30cm (6–12in)

AVERAGE YIELD 450g (1lb) per 30cm (12in) row

VARIETIES ‘Alto’, ‘Boltardy’, ‘Burpees Golden’, ‘Chioggia’, ‘Cylindra’, ‘Forono’

Radishes Raphanus sativus

One of the fastest crops from seed, radishes have red, white or bicoloured roots in a range of shapes and sizes. Summer varieties with small, mildly flavoured roots are successionally sown over a long season, often as a catch- or intercrop (see page 142


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