Radishes: The 30-Day Cash Crop for Market Gardeners

Radishes are a popular and profitable crop for market gardeners due to their fast growth, high yields, and good selling price.

Key factors that make radishes a strong crop for market farms include:
➡️ Very short days to maturity (22-35 days), providing fast cash flow
➡️ High yield potential of around 200 bunches per 30x100 ft bed
➡️ Revenue of $500 per bed with 50% profit margins at $2.50-$4.00 per bunch
➡️ Direct seeded with a Jang seeder, 10 rows per bed, for low planting costs
➡️ Fast growth outcompetes weeds, minimizing weed control costs
➡️ Harvested by pulling, allowing for easy weeding during harvest
➡️ Attractive colors and sold with tops on for a premium fresh appearance
➡️ Consistent demand at farmers markets when bunched

While not the most widely eaten vegetable, radishes are a reliable and profitable staple crop for many market growers. They are an excellent introductory crop to start with, though testing market demand on a small scale first is advisable.

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01:01 Why Radishes are a Market Gardener's Best Friend
03:06 Planting and Growing Radishes
04:46 Harvesting and Selling Radishes
06:52 Weed Management and Crop Maintenance
16:01 Final Thoughts and Tips
16:53 Conclusion and Resources