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Radish - Small chilli - 14-03-2025
Do radish cross pollinate with earth other or anything else?
Sown the last of mine today. Realised I have absolutely no idea if they cross. Would like to save some. Especially as I always let them go to seed . Because the seed pod are the best bit.
RE: Radish - Veggie - 14-03-2025
How to Save Radish Seed Most radish varieties are annuals that will flower and produce seed within one growing season. They are insect-pollinated out-breeders, meaning they will cross with any and all varieties of wild and domesticated varieties. Varieties should be separated by 1/2 mile or more to prevent cross-pollination. If distance or isolation is not possible in your own garden plant a single variety, and be aware if neighboring gardens have different radish varieties flowering at the same time.
Because radishes require that pollen be transferred from one plant to another for successful pollination, a fairly large population size is best for good seed production. Seed pods will develop on the large flower stalks (up to 3′) and tan as the seed matures and plant begins to dry. Harvest the seed stalks when all parts are fully dry. Seeds are tricky to remove from dried seed pods and may require a bit of force.
https://blog.seedsavers.org/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-radishes
RE: Radish - Small chilli - 15-03-2025
Thanks veggie. This is very doable. Beauty of having neighbours that don’t garden. I have actually sown 2 varieties. But very easy to only let one variety flower. If any actually germinate, neither are the freshest of seeds.