Sandy loam with plenty of organic matter, pH 5.5–6.8; roots of best size, flavour and texture form at about 15 °C. Sowing: September in the plains, June–July in the hills. Varieties: plains — CO 1, Pusa Rashmi, Pusa Chetki, Pusa Desi, Japanese White, Arka Nishant; hills — White Icicle, Scarlet Globe, Rapid Red White Tipped.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Horticulture Crops 2020 (Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Radish – Varieties; soil; season of sowing, p. 130
