Root Crops and How to Grow Them 213 
is plenty of space, twice 
this distance may well 
be allowed; but in a 
small garden the plants 
should be grown as close 
together as practicable. 
RADISHES 
There are spring, 
summer, and _ winter 
varieties of radishes. 
The spring sorts are 
very easy to grow, but 
one is less certain of 
success with the sum- 
mer and winter varie- 
ties. Rich soil, abun- 
dance of water, and cool 
Fic. 126. Radishes grown as a com- 
weather favor rapid panion crop with onions. When planted 
a with another crop, radishes usually break 
growth, which makes the soil first, making it easier for the other 
the roots crisp, tender, seeds to push up, and they are soon out of 
the way. 
and juicy. As spring 
and summer radishes remain in good condition for eat- 
ing only a short time they are often overplanted. 
Spring varieties. The planting of spring radishes 
may begin as soon as the soil can be worked. Some vari- 
eties are ready for use in 20 days from planting. Plant 
the seeds rather thickly, 3 inch deep, in rows 10 inches 
apart Begin to pull the largest roots as soon as they 
are large enough for use. 
