Radishes are easy to grow. They are fast-growing and are ready to harvest in about four weeks from sowing. The key for successfully growing a great radish is to buy good seed. The seeds should be pure with high germination rate, to plant when the weather is cool, to not plant too close together and to harvest promptly before the roots get woody and bitter!
. Radish varieties .
Radishes are classified by their shape or by their preferred growing season.
Which radishes you select to grow will be down to your own taste preferences.
Spring Radish Varieties
. The spring varieties are so many; from "Cherry Belle", "Champion", to "Crimson Giant" they should be planted in early spring to mature quickly in cool weather for the best production and quality. Most spring radish varieties mature in less than a month.
Crimson Giant Radish seeds grow large 1 1/2 - 2 globe shaped crimson red radishes. These great globes dont become hollow or pithy with their large size. Twice the size of Cherry Belle. The flavor is rich with a buttery texture yet mild and not hot.
Winter Radish Varieties
China Rose Radish are easy and fast growers. Makes a great addition to any salad, sandwich or garnish.
Radish seeds can be planted in the fall and in spring, but growing should be suspended in the summer, when temperatures are typically too hot. Hot temperatures may cause radishes to bolt. Otherwise, radishes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow!
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