A well-prepared seedbed, however, can give spring vegetables a boost. A moderate application of balanced fertilizer also will help sustain growth of most cool-season crops until hot weather sets in. Radishes are one of the easier crops to grow in the spring vegetable garden. Begin with a smooth seedbed, free of rocks and other debris. Stretch a string between two stakes as a planting guide.
Plant seeds one-half inch deep and thin to an inch apart after seedlings emerge.
White Icicle' varieties take a little longer to mature and are more pungent. Hot weather or water stress will make the roots extremely pungent and pithy. Spinach is another spring-garden favorite. Thin plants several times. Mature plants should be spaced 6 inches apart.