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Originally Posted by AlittleSalt
There are three bugs that love when radishes go to seed. Stink and Harlequin Bugs and especially Squash Bugs. In the spring 2014 garden, we let several types of radishes go to seed. Once they start getting woody, there's a strong scent released. It's like a dinner bell going off for stink, harlequin, and squash bugs. They were so bad that I pulled the plants, put them directly into a large trash can, and hauled them to a burning pile.
I'm pretty sure that where I went wrong was by not keeping the pods picked soon enough. Stink, Harlequin, and Squash bugs will do in a crop - in a short time.
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I'm glad you mentioned this. Was looking for a quick growing crop to trap stink bugs on and beat the tomatoes.
I love radish pods. Also love radishes grilled with Mexican food. And,homemade kimchi or any fermented radishes are delicious.