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radishes #913820

Asked August 12, 2025, 9:43 PM EDT

My radishes this summer developed green tops but never produced radishes. The roots were just straight instead of producing a round globe. Any idea of what went wrong?

Clinton County Michigan

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Hello David,

Radishes that produced abundant leaves but no bulbs either had too much nitrogen, were overcrowded or the weather got too hot too quickly before they matured.

Edward A. Replied August 13, 2025, 4:08 PM EDT

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radishes #913820

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