Everything You Need to Know About Radish — Care, Propagation & More
Your complete Filipino gardener’s guide to growing, caring for, and harvesting Labanos — from seed to table.
What Can You Eat?
Discover the edible parts and how Filipinos enjoy this plant in everyday cooking.
Sinigang sa labanos, atchara, and pickled with bagoong. Also used in beef nilaga. Both root and young leaves edible.
Labanos in Filipino cooking — sinigang sa labanos is iconic, especially with bangus. Atchara uses labanos with carrot and ginger. Easy to grow in cool months on Manila balconies.
Germination Guide
From seed to sprout — here’s what to expect and how to get started.
Planting Instructions
Everything you need to prepare — soil, spacing, depth, and the best Philippine planting months.
Propagation Methods
Learn the best ways to multiply your plants — from seeds to cuttings.
Care Guide
Keep your plant happy and thriving with the right light, water, and nutrients.
Full sun to partial shade
Daily; consistent moisture for tender roots
Compost at planting; light nitrogen avoided
15-22°C
60-80%
Loose soil critical; remove rocks and debris.
Harvest Guide
Know when and how to harvest for the best yield and flavor.
Roots visible at soil level; firm to touch.
Pull entire plant; rinse and store in fridge.
Common Problems & Solutions
Spot issues early and fix them fast.
Forked or split roots
Cause: Rocky soil or rocks
Solution: Loose stone-free soil; consistent watering.
Bolting (flowering)
Cause: Heat stress
Solution: Plant in cool season; harvest promptly.
Hollow roots
Cause: Drought stress or over-mature
Solution: Consistent watering; harvest at right size.
Flea beetles on leaves
Cause: Flea beetle infestation
Solution: Floating row cover; neem oil.
Perfect Plant Partners
Plants that grow well together.
