PPT and Trophy Radish Bolting

Gilly

Ten Pointer
Went out to the property this weekend and the PPT and Trophy radish are bolting. I already have clover established as well as winter rye coming back in from planting last fall. Should I mow the bolts back or let it reseed? What can I expect if it does reseed?
 

Eric Revo

Old Mossy Horns
Contributor
It will reseed, but won't come back true.
It will be smaller and smaller every time.
You don't need to mow it, lots of birds eat turnip seed.
 

Gilly

Ten Pointer
Thanks Eric. First year planting PPT and TR and the deer barely touched it. I guess if anything it will keep some weeds back and provide some additional forage for whatever might take a liking to it.
 

ncnat

Ten Pointer
This was my first year planting radishes and it surprised me when they not only eat the leaf but were busting the tops off to eat the bulb and before frost.
 

mdunker

Ten Pointer
I have found it just depends on the area. The deer will not touch radishes or turnips where I am in Guilford.
 
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