Radish ‘Black Spanish’ Round Heirloom Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Raphinus sativus var. niger
‘Black Spanish’ heirloom, round radish has a nutty, spicy flavor, attractive black skin, and crisp, pure white flesh. A radish 7 – 10cm across, it stores well. Radish is a vegetable and very easy to grow; it can be inter-planted with other crops such as carrots or beetroot for a fast harvest. The flowers are attractive to beneficial insects.
Plant Type: Fast-growing cool season annual; avoid sowing during hot weather
Plant Height: 30 cm
Sow When:
- Temperate: Spring and autumn
- Subtropical: March – September
- Tropical: April – July
Germination: Germinate best at 10 – 25°C soil temp.
Depth: 12 mm deep
Position: Full sun; radish benefits from shade during hot weather
Sow Where: Sow direct where it is to grow
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 5.5 – 6.5
Rows: Keep the row short and sow small crops every 2 to 3 weeks
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 2.5 – 5 cm apart
Details: Keep soil moist to avoid toughness
Harvest: 55 days; radish is usually eaten raw, harvest while young and tender
