Philippine Radish Farming and Production Guide
Radish farming in the Philippines is one of the major income sources of many Filipino farmers and in this article, we are going to discuss radish farming, or how to plant and grow labanos.
Radish (Raphanus sativus), is one of the major vegetable crops in the Philippines. It is highly appreciated by consumers for its pungent taste. It could be eaten raw in salads, prepared as pickles, or cooked with fish, meat and shrimp, and other meals.
Due to its popularity, radish is often planted in many home gardens or raised commercially in the field. Out of 52,630 hectares devoted to vegetable growing in the country, 2,050 hectares were planted to radish with a normal average production of 11,269 metric tons (BAS,1979).
There is a vast area for the production of radish as a vegetable, but i...