Radish Champion (Cherry Belle) Vegetable Seeds

RADISH CHAMPION ‘CHERRY BELLE’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus

Important Notice: These seeds have been treated with a fungicide (Thiram). Do not consume the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is a requirement under AQIS regulations for certain seed varieties. This treatment does not affect the growth of your crops or pose a risk to beneficial insects like bees. We make every effort to source untreated seed stock whenever possible; however, availability in Australia is extremely limited.

• Popular early-maturing variety with bright red skin and crisp, white flesh.
• Sweet and mild flavor makes it perfect for salads, garnishes, and snacks.
• Fast-growing and ready to harvest in as little as 25 days.
• Can be sown in succession for a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.
• Ideal for container gardening, raised beds, or directly in garden plots.
• Well-suited for cooler climates but can be grown in various conditions.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Annual root vegetable

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • Temperate: March – June, August – September
  • Subtropical: March – October
  • Tropical: Not recommended
  • Cool: August – October
  • Arid: March – May, August – September
• Germination: 5 – 10 days
• Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Directly into garden beds
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7
• Spacing: 10 – 15 cm between plants

Details:

• Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
• Harvest when roots are about the size of a golf ball for the best flavor.

Harvest:

25 – 30 days after sowing