Radish, French Breakfast Seed Tape

Name: Radish, French Breakfast Seed Tape
Brand: McKenzie Seeds
SKU: 139833
Price: 4.99 CAD
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Raphanus sativus

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Product Information

The French Breakfast Radish Seed Tape offers a convenient way to grow crisp, mildly spicy radishes with vibrant red tops and white tips.

Perfect for gardeners of all skill levels, this seed tape ensures optimal spacing for healthy growth. French Breakfast Radish is a true gourmet treat. The large, oblong radish has an attractive scarlet color and white tip. This cool weather crop is crisp and juicy with a mild sweet flavor you won't be able to resist.

Please Note: Seed tapes require consistent moisture to ensure the best germination.

SKU: 139833
Common Name: Radish
Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus

Growing Information

Grows
Best In:

Full sun

Days to
Germination:

4 - 7 days

Water
Needs:

Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week

Days to
Maturity:

20 - 30 days

Best
Container Size:

30 cm+ (12"+)

Key Features

Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Fill Weight (grams): 4.5 meters (15 feet)
Approximate Seed Count: 200+
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Color: Red with white tips
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Habit: Root
Companion Planting: Plant near lettuce, nasturtium, peas. Peas provide nitrogen to soil which will benefit radish.
Flavor: Crunchy, crisp, with peppery flavor
Preparation Ideas: Eat it raw in a salad or sautee in butter, salt, and pepper for a great side dish.

Instructions

How To Grow

Radish is a cool season crop and seeds can be sown directly in the garden in early Spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Soil temperature (not air temperature) should be between 10-16° C (50-60°F) . Prepare the soil for planting. Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") deep and 30 cm (12") apart. Tear strips apart and unroll into rows. Water the Seedtape thoroughly, then cover with soil and water thoroughly again. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. Do not allow the soil to become dry, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions. Weed often as weeds can quickly crowd out radishes. Radish grows quickly and more seeds can be succession planted every 10 days until the temperature exceeds 21°C (70°F). Once the temperature rises, radish tends to bolt. Planting can resume when the temperature turns cooler at the end of Summer and early Fall.

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Planting Depth: Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") deep and 30 cm (12") apart.
Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2")
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.

Suggestions

Consistent moisture is key. Do not let the soil dry out which can result in poor flavor and a tough texture. Soil that's too wet can cause the roots to split and rot.
Do not leave radishes in the ground past their maturity; they can go from crisp and crunchy to woody and excessively spicy within a matter of days. Follow the seed packet for the number of days to maturity.
Hot weather can cause the plants to bolt (a flower forms and it goes to seed) and decline in quality and bulbs will stop forming. They can get tough and woody or spongy with hollow centers.