Radish ‘Cherry Belle’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
‘Cherry Belle’ has a bright red skin, crisp white flesh, and mild flavor. The roots are smooth, round with a 3 cm diameter. It retains eating quality well and resists pithiness. It is also useful as a delicious, decorative sprout. Radish is a hardy 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: 20 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: 26 days; radish is usually eaten raw, harvest while young and tender
