Raphanus, Radish, Watermelon Radish ~ 250 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Description
Raphanus sativus
Certified Organic
Green-white skin masks a sweet red interior.
Watermelon radishes mimic the large, sweet fruit in appearance, with white skin masking a bright, red interior. It is also a little less biting than other radishes. They are best when sown in late summer for a winter harvest. Can be enjoyed raw, pickled, or sliced over salads. The leaves can be enjoyed in a sauté or braising mix.
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Details
Watermelon Radish is your best shot at eating a local watermelon in January. Planted in late summer, these large radishes ripen in mid- to late fall, storing up the season's remaining light and vibrant colors before they fade. Harvested around first frost and stored somewhere cool, these roots add bright colors and flavors to the winter kitchen. The bearded fellow in this art, modeled after Hudson's co-founder Ken, is making Ken's favorite Watermelon Radish recipe.
Watermelon radishes mimic the large, sweet fruit in appearance, with white skin masking a bright, red interior. It is also a little less biting than other radishes. They are best when sown in late summer for a winter harvest. Can be enjoyed raw, pickled, or sliced over salads. The leaves can be enjoyed in a sauté or braising mix.
This variety is suitable for growing as a microgreen.
Growing Instructions
Direct sow in late summer in rows spaced 10" apart. Thin small radish seedlings to 4-6" apart for large roots. Keep watered, especially during hot weeks. Harvest 3-6" radishes after the first frost for the sweetest crop. Cut the tops off and store in the refrigerator or in a root cellar for months.
Quick Facts
Days to Germination: 3-12 days
Days to Maturity: 55 days
Planting Depth: ¼-½"
Spacing in Row: 4-6"
Spacing Between Rows: 10"
Height at Maturity: 4-6"
Width at Maturity: 2-6"
Sun Preference: Full to Partial Sun
About the Artist
Artwork by Anna O'Sullivan. Anna uses layers of texture and color to illustrate delicious recipes of all sorts. Each petal of this quatrefoil pack is one step of Ken’s favorite Watermelon Radish recipe.
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Radish |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Late Spring, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 0" - 6" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 10" |
| Spacing in Row | 4-6" |
| Planting Depth | ¼-½" |
| Days to Germination | 3-12 days |
| Days to Maturity | 55 days |