Raphanus sativus
- Crunchy, crisp, with peppery flavor.
- Add to salads for a tasty crunch.
- 4 to 7 days to germination
- 20-25 days to maturity
An All-American Selection! Cherry Belle Radish is a very popular and quick growing variety. Its round, bright red fruit resembles a cherry at 2 cm (3 /4″) in size. While red on the outside, the inside has crisp, white, solid flesh. This cool weather crop even holds its mild flavor in the refrigerator.
1g. (Approx. 60-65 seeds)
Make several plantings, 10 days apart until the weather becomes warm. May be sown again when weather cools for a fall crop. Plant in moist, well drained soil, as soon as ground can be worked and danger of frost has passed.
Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2″)
Plantling Spacing: 5 cm (2″)
Row Spacing: 30 cm (12″)
For space conservation, radishes can be planted in the same rows as onions and parsnips.