An All-American Selection! Very popular quick growing variety. Round, bright red resembling a cherry 2 cm (3/4") in size, with crisp, white solid flesh on the inside. Holds its mild flavor even in the refrigerator.
SKU: 101569
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full sun
Days to Germination:
4 to 7 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
20 to 25 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
Fill Weight (grams): 4.5
Approximate Seed Count: 275-300
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Crunchy, crisp, with peppery flavor
Preparation Ideas: Add to salads for a tasty crunch.
Make several plantings, 10 days apart until the weather becomes warm. May be sown again when weather cools for a fall crop. Plant in moist, well drained soil, as soon as ground can be worked and danger of frost has passed.
Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Seed Spacing: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2")
Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Suggestions
For space conservation, radishes can be planted in the same rows as onions and parsnips.