Crunchy Red (F1) Radish Seeds

Crunchy Red produces large tops and very uniform dark red, round roots. This variety is very slow to develop pith. It performs well under cool conditions. Its usually a few days earlier than standard varieties. Crunchy Red is desirable where larger roots are required.

Plant Height: 4-14″

Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus

Seed Type: Seed

Seeds Per Gram: 99

Seeds Per Pound: 45,095

Row Spacing: 12-18″

Packet: 250 Seeds

Sow Depth: 1/2″

Seeds Per Ounce: 2,818

Fruit Color: Red

Breed: F1 Hybrid

Sun: Full Sun

Maturity: Main Season

Growing Conditions: Container Friendly

Life Cycle: Annual

Sow Method: Direct Sow

Plant Spacing: 1″

Categories: Radish

Days To Maturity (# Days): 25

Seeds Per Acre: 15 lbs

Growing Instructions

Radishes are the perfect vegetable for new gardeners. They can be eaten raw or added to salads for an extra crunch with a bit of flavor. Although oftentimes the tops are composted, radish greens also can be eaten by sauting them in a pan or adding raw greens with the radishes to a salad.

Before Planting:Only grow radishes in the spring and fall because if grown in warmer months they will bolt, creating a bitter flavor with a woody texture in the roots.

Planting:Radishes require well drained soils with a pH range of 6-7.0. Direct sow at any time during the season, beginning in early spring into early fall. Plant about 10 seeds/ft, 1/2 deep, rows 1 apart. Radishes are adversely affected by hot, dry weather. They remain in prime condition only a few days and should be grown rapidly with plenty of moisture to be mild, tender, and attractive.

Watering:Water every other day so that the soils is moist, but not over watered.

Fertilizer:Since radishes grow so fast, they dont need fertilized during their growth but can benefit from soil that is fertilized prior to planting the seeds. Before planting, spread a 2-inch layer of compost over the furrows where the radish seeds will grow. Sprinkle pound of 16-20-0 fertilizer per 50 square feet of radishes. Mix the compost fertilizer blend into the top 6 inches of soil. Avoid fertilizers high in nitrogen. Instead of fertilizing after planting the radishes, spread mulch enriched with wood ash around the plants.

Days to Maturity:Radish roots can be ready to harvest in as little as 21 days.

Harvesting:Harvest promptly to avoid pithiness, beginning at about 3-4 weeks when roots are the size of a large marble. Radishes are ready to harvest when the leaves are 4 inches tall. Red radishes are ready to harvest when the roots are approximately 1 inch in diameter. White radishes are ready to harvest when the roots are inch in diameter.Wash with cool water and refrigerate. Radishes will keep 3-4 weeks in good, crisp condition if kept at 32F and 95% relative humidity.

Tips:When planted near cucumbers, peppers and squash, radishes can draw aphids away from the other plants.

AVG. Seeding Rate:1 oz./70, 14 oz./1,000, 21 lb./acre at 35 seeds/ft. in rows 18 apart, or 31 lb./acre in rows 12 apart.