Raphanus sativus## HOW TO GROW RADISH Direct sow March to August every 2-3 weeks to have a continuous supply. Thin to 1” when plants are 2” tall. For fall harvest, transplant 5 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Radishes grow best if sown in spring or later summer when days are shorter. The small, fast-maturing spring radishes, also called summer radishes, take about 60 days to size up and only remain edible for 10 days to 2 weeks when stored at 34˚F. For fall harvest, direct sow 5 weeks before first frost. The larger, slower growing biennial winter radishes are used as a winter storage vegetable that can remain edible for 4 to 6 months in storage. Soil pH 6.5-7.0. Hardiness zones 3. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 2,240 seeds per ounce. Average 1,000M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 45-80˚FDays to Germ. 4-11Plant Spacing 1”Row Spacing 8-12”Days To Maturity 28-48Full Shade, Moist Well Drained China Rose Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 2,923 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 11,691 seeds1 Pound ≈ 46,762 seeds##Bright rose colored with white flesh, 4–8 inches by 1 to 1-1/2”s, tops 10–12”. Slightly pungent, seeds also used for sprouting with lovely rose colored sprout. Sow later in the season to harvest for winter storage. Chinese heirloom introduced around 1850. 1935 Isbell's Seed catalog, "More used than any other winter radish. Grows larger than the Spanish varieties. Very handsome, of medium size, rose color. Flesh white and mild for a winter radish. By packing these in sand, crisp, fresh radishes may be had all winter. Very fine cooked." Tags: Color: Pink Purple, Shape: Elongated, Specialty: Storage, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
