Radish Seeds – Desi Mullangi Variety | Mooli | High Germination for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 4-7 days
Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Cool season crop; best sown in winter (October-February)
Root Length: 6-10 inches
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 2-3 weeks
Life Span: Annual (biennial if left to flower)
Ideal Growing Temperature: 15-25°C
First Harvest: 30-45 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Low
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag or larger, deep containers, garden beds

Specifications of Desi Radish (Mullangi) Seeds

This Desi Radish variety produces the classic long, white root widely used in Indian households for salads, parathas, sambar, and pickles. One of the fastest-growing root vegetables, it develops quickly in loose, well-drained soil and offers a reliable harvest within just a month of sowing.

Benefits / Uses

Fast-growing — one of the quickest root vegetables to harvest
Versatile in the kitchen — salads, parathas, sambar, and pickles
Crisp, peppery flavor, popular fresh or cooked
Suitable for deep containers, grow bags, and raised garden beds
Leaves are also edible and can be used in stir-fries and dals

Planting and Care for Radish

Sowing: Sow seeds ½ inch deep directly into loose, well-drained soil, as radishes don't transplant well. Thin seedlings once they reach 1-2 inches to allow proper root development.
Growing: Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist, especially during root formation — inconsistent watering can cause cracked or misshapen roots. Ensure soil is loose and free of stones for straight root growth.
Harvesting: Harvest once roots reach full size, typically 30-45 days after sowing. Radishes mature quickly, so check regularly and harvest promptly, as overripe roots become woody and pithy.

Precautions While Growing Radish

Use loose, well-drained soil free of rocks or clumps to prevent forked or misshapen roots
Harvest promptly once mature, as delayed picking leads to woody, pithy texture
Maintain consistent watering to avoid root cracking
Watch for flea beetles and root maggots; use organic pest control methods where needed

Other Names

Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
Uses in Indian Languages:
Hindi: मूली (Mooli)
Telugu: ముల్లంగి (Mullangi)
Tamil: முள்ளங்கி (Mullangi)
Kannada: ಮೂಲಂಗಿ (Moolangi)

Grow Suggestions

Herb / Leafy Green / Flower

Recommended Grow Bag Size

HDPE 260 GSM Grow Bag - Perfect 6x6 Inch Solution for Urban Herb Gardening ✓ In Stock