SOWING THE SEED. 117 
The amount of soil required by radishes varies with 
the varieties grown. The small, spherical-shaped sorts do 
wellin a depth of only 3 or 4 inches, while the long-rooted 
varieties require almost twice as much. After the soil 
has been placed in the benches it should be made moder- 
ately firm by packing it with some heavy object; a brick 
39 <A bunch of winter radishes. 
answers the purpose well. If it is inclined to be dry, it 
should be moistened, for when in proper condition for 
seed sowing it may be worked to the best advantage. 
General management.— The drills may be made 3 or 4 
inches apart for the smaller and more rapidly maturing 
varieties ; for the others, 5 or 6 inches between the rows 
will be sufficient. 
