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 25-30Full Shade, Moist Well Drained ##Restoration Farm favorite, 6” elongated red radish, very easy to grow. Interesting variety that can get vary large and woody if allowed to grow all summer, fun for the kids to watch a giant radish grow. Tags: Color: Purple, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Certification: Organic.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.
