Radish Red & White Small Seeds – Bicolour Mooli (WINTER)

Radish (Raphanus sativus), commonly known as Mooli, is a popular, quick-growing winter root vegetable valued for its crisp texture and refreshing flavour.

Red & White Small Radish is especially attractive for its distinctive bicolour roots, combining bright-red shoulders with contrasting white lower portions. Its compact size and quick maturity make it an excellent choice for home and container gardening.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus

• Type: Cool-season root vegetable

• Roots: Small, round to slightly oval

• Colour: Bright red upper portion with white tips

• Flesh: Crisp, juicy and white

• Flavour: Fresh, mildly peppery

• Growth: Fast-growing and compact

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Harvest: Approximately 25–40 days

• Suitable For: Kitchen gardens, raised beds, pots and grow bags

Recommended Grow Bags

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch – Approximately 8–12 plants with proper spacing.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch – Suitable for a larger harvest of small radishes.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

60% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 20% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat

Use loose, well-draining, stone-free soil for healthy root development. Avoid fresh manure, compact soil and excessive nitrogen fertilizer.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

• Method: Direct sowing preferred

• Sowing Depth: 1–1.5 cm

• Germination: 3–7 days

• Ideal Temperature: 15–25°C

• Plant Spacing: 5–7 cm

• Row Spacing: 15–20 cm

• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture

Thin overcrowded seedlings early to allow proper root development. Avoid transplanting.

Sunlight & Watering

Sunlight: Full sun, preferably 5–6 hours or more daily.

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist throughout growth. Avoid waterlogging and prolonged dryness.

Growth & Harvesting

• Harvest Time: Approximately 25–40 days after sowing

• Root Shape: Small, round to slightly oval

• Root Colour: Red with contrasting white tips

• Flesh: Crisp, tender and juicy

• Harvesting Season: Autumn to winter

Harvest roots while young and firm for the best flavour and texture. Avoid delayed harvesting, which may produce woody or pithy roots.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the soil before sowing. Additional feeding is generally unnecessary for this quick-growing crop.

Culinary Uses

Excellent for fresh salads, raita, pickles, sandwiches and vegetable platters. Young, healthy radish leaves can also be used in cooked dishes.

Related Products

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Rainbow Radish Mix Seeds

• Red & White Long Radish Seeds

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal