Radishes

55 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. China Rose Winter Radish. The plant produces excellent yields of 6 to 8” long rose radishes. It has rose skin and white flesh. Great for growing as sprouts, too. Very easy to grow. Also known as Kaiware Radish. For best results, plant winter storage radish in mid to late August. Also known as China Rose Winter Radish. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety brought from China by the Jesuit missionaries in the 1850s. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 31364. A variety from China.

60 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. China White Winter Radish. The plant produces excellent yields of 6 to 8" long radishes. The white flesh is crisp, juicy, and pungent. Great for growing as sprouts, too. Very easy to grow. Stores well. For best results, plant winter storage radish in mid to late August. Also known as China White Winter Radish. Excellent choice for home gardens. An 1800s heirloom variety from China.

29 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Crimson Giant Radish. This early maturing plant produces heavy yields of 4 to 5” diameter radishes. They are firm, crisp, mild, and very flavorful. The flavor is rich, with a buttery texture, and it is not hot. Perfect in salads, relish trays, and garnishes. A good all-around variety. Also known as Crimson Giant Globe Radish and Giant Butter Radish. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 647075. A 1910 heirloom variety from the USA.

23 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Early Scarlet Globe Radish. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 1 to 1 ½” diameter red radishes. They are crisp, tender, juicy, mild, and flavorful. Excellent for salads, vegetable platters, and garnishes. It doesn't get hot or spicy like other varieties. Replant every two weeks for a continuous crop. Suitable for greenhouse production. Thomas Jefferson grew this variety at his grown in Monticello home in Virginia, USA. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6369. A 1800s heirloom variety from the USA.

40 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Fire Candle Radish. The plant produces high yields of 9" long red radishes. They are crisp and flavorful. It looks more like a carrot than a radish. It tastes better and sweetest in cooler conditions in spring and late autumn. Excellent for salads, vegetable platters, and garnishes. Replant every two weeks for a continuous crop. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from Italy.

52 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. German Beer Radish. The plant produces excellent yields of 6" long radishes. They are crispy and mildly pungent. Great for snacking with your favorite beverage. To reduce the heat, peel off the outer layer of the skin. Cut into thin slices and eat as a delicious snack, or grate some for adding to dips and salads. Best planted in summer for fall harvest. Also known as Bier Garten Radish, Muncher Bier Radish, Runder Schwarzer Radish, and Munchener Bier Radish. Stores well. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the Bavarian region of Germany. Disease Resistant: CR.

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23 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Hailstone Radish. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of ¾ to 1” diameter white radishes. Simply one of the best-tasting radishes available. Radishes are very mild, crisp, and tender. Perfect for salads, stir-fry, gourmet garnishes, or a vegetable tray. Stores well. Also known as White Button Radish or White Globe Radish. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6367. A 1903 heirloom variety from the USA.

Long Scarlet Cincinnati Radish is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.

Munich Beer Radish is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.

29 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Parat German Giant Radish. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of 1 ½ to 4” diameter red radishes. They call this radish giant because they can grow up to 6" in diameter. They are crisp and mild. They stay very mild even when very large. Regardless of size, the roots remain sweet and crisp with no cracking. Perfect for salads, vegetable platters, gourmet dishes, dips, and garnishes. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from Germany.

30 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Philadelphia White Box Radish. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of round white radishes. It has a spicy flavor, wonderful when eaten fresh. Suitable for container gardening. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. The D. Landreth Seed Company, the oldest seed house in the US, which was established in 1784, listed this variety in their seed list. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 40591. A 1890s heirloom variety from the USA.

57 days. Raphanus caudatus. Open Pollinated. Rat Tail Radish. The plant produces heavy yields of 3 to 6" green pods that have a radish taste. They are very delicious, crisp, and mildly pungent. They had a sharp but pleasant radish taste, along with a very nice crunchy texture. After trying this amazing edible podded radish, you won't get enough of them. It adds a delicious flavor to any dish. Perfect for mixed gourmet vegetable platters, salads, and lightly cooked in stir-fries. Great for pickling too. Best when harvested when the pods are young. Requires staking or a trellis as it will grow to 5 ft. An excellent choice for home gardens. A 1860s heirloom variety from Thailand.

55 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Round Black Spanish Radish. The plant produces excellent yields of large 3 to 4" diameter radishes. These winter radishes are crisp, pungent, spicy, and very flavorful. Perfect for salads, vegetable platters, and garnishes. Keeps well, these black skin and snowy white flesh will keep all winter long. They are spicy and have a really good shelf life! Suitable for fall planting. For winter storage, sow in July or August, and store in moist sand after harvesting. Also known as Noir Gros Rond d’Hiver Radish, which in French means black big round of winter. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 666198. An 1824 heirloom variety from Europe.

30 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Watermelon Radish. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of white radishes with pink and red flesh. Perfect for salads, vegetable platters, gourmet dishes, dips, stir fry, and garnishes. They have large tops for easy picking. Also known as Red Meat Radish and Rooseheart Radish. It does best when planted in the fall. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, G 30470. An heirloom variety from the USA.

30 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. White Beauty Radish. This early maturing plant produces good yields of 1 ½” round pure white radishes. They are firm, crisp, and flavorful. Try growing the Purple and Pink Radishes for a colorful gourmet dish. Excellent for salads, vegetable platters, and garnishes. Replant every two weeks for a continuous crop. It is best when planted in spring or fall. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA.

27 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. White Icicle Radish. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of 4 to 6" long white radishes. It is a popular heirloom radish variety that produces long, slender, tapered, snow-white roots that resemble icicles. They are crisp and have a mild flavor. Tops can be used as salad greens. Also known as Icicle Radish and Pearl Forcing Radish. Does well in most soils. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 31365. An heirloom variety from the USA.

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.

22 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Cherry Belle Radish. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of 1 to 1 ½” diameter radishes. They are crunchy, crisp, and very flavorful. Perfect for salads and garnishes. Stores well. Suitable for container gardening, hydroponics gardening, and greenhouse production. Also great for bunching and for cello packaging. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open-field production. United States Department of Agriculture, G 30839. An heirloom variety from the USA.

70 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Shogoin Globe Radish. The plant produces excellent yields of 4 to 7" white round radishes with slightly green necks. The roots grow mostly above ground, which makes them especially suitable for heavy clay or compacted soils. Stays crisp even when large. Excellent for use in soups, stews, salads, and pickled. Best quality radish for cooking. Does well in heavy clay soils. It thrives in hot and dry climates. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, G30467. A popular variety from Japan.

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