How to Grow Summer Cross No. 3
Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
Your complete guide to growing Summer Cross No. 3.
📷 Wikipedia: RadishWhen to Plant Summer Cross No. 3
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Summer Cross No. 3
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil and don't compete for root space
Break up soil for radish roots and don't compete for same nutrients
Repel root maggots and other soil pests that damage radishes
Radishes can deter cucumber beetles when interplanted
Quick harvest leaves space for radishes, provides living mulch
Deter nematodes and other soil pests harmful to root vegetables
Trap crop for flea beetles and aphids that attack radish leaves
Cool season companion with similar growing requirements
✗ Keep away from
Same family plants compete for nutrients and attract similar pests like clubroot
Inhibits growth of radishes and other root vegetables
Both root vegetables compete for soil space and nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
