Radishes

1957 All-America Selections Winner! 25 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Champion Radish. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of 1 to 1 ½” diameter radishes. It is a popular heirloom radish variety that remains a favorite among home gardeners and market growers for its reliability, mild flavor, and performance in cooler weather. These radishes are the size of a silver dollar. The bright scarlet-red, solid skin surrounds crisp, snow-white flesh with just the right amount of radish flavor. They are crunchy and very flavorful. Perfect for salads and garnishes. Grows well in containers. Suitable for short-season climates. Replant every two weeks for a continuous crop. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open-field production. United States Department of Agriculture, G 30838. An heirloom variety from the USA.

Fragaria vesca. Open Pollinated. White Solemacher Strawberry. The plant produces excellent yields of white strawberries. It is the largest white strawberry. It has a rich strawberry flavor with a hint of pineapple flavor. These Alpine strawberries don't have runners, so they are perfect for containers, window boxes, and patio gardening. The birds don't seem to know that the white fruit is ripe and don't bother them. It is a day neutral variety, which means it is not dependent on day length for flowering. Also known as Weiss Solemacher Strawberry. Kids love them. Suitable for containers, patios, window boxes, rock gardens, and edging plants. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 552283. A heirloom variety from Germany.