Radish China Rose Vegetable Seeds Heirloom
- Vibrant red skin and mild, white flesh.
- Looks like a carrot because of its long, tapered shape.
- Grows up to 15 cm.
- Add a ‘pop’ of colour to sandwiches, salads and raw food dishes.
- Suitable for pickling and roasting.
How to Grow Radish
Row Spacing | 30 cm apart |
Plant Spacing | 3 - 5 cm |
Sowing Depth | 1 - 2 cm |
Germination Soil Temperature | 10 - 30 °C |
Germination Days | 4 - 14 days |
Days to Maturity | 30 - 40 days. |
Planting Season | Plant any season of the year. |
Position | Full sun. Moist, rich, well drained soil. |
Life Cycle | Hardy annual. Withstands light frost. |
China Rose Sprouts or Microgreens
China Rose radish can be grown as microgreens or sprouts. As a microgreen, this variety has glossy green leaves and vibrant pink stems.
How to Grow Radish Microgreens
- Soak seeds for 6 – 8 hours.
- Sow rate: 40 grams for a 10 x 20″ growing tray.
- Rinse well with cool water. Drain well.
- Add 2 – 3 cm of soil or coir peat to tray. Flatten soil to level. Moisten soil.
- Sprinkle seeds evenly over surface. Lightly water. Cover seeds with a growing tray.
- Store in a well ventilated, dark spot to germinate. Water 1 – 2 times daily.
- Keep covered until your plant is 3 cm height.
- Remove top tray and expose it to indirect light. Water twice daily.
- Harvest: 6 -12 days. Harvest 1 -2 cm above the soil.
How to Grow Radish Sprouts
These seeds can be sprouted using a glass sprouting jar, tray or hemp sprouting bag. The steps for sprouting in a jar are as following:
- Add 1.5 tbsp (20 grams) of seeds to your jar, and fill with water.
- Soak for 4-8 hours.
- Rinse with water for a few minutes (It is particularly important to rinse your seeds well in humid conditions).
- Tilt your jar upside down and using the sprouting lid to drain the water from your seeds. Leave for 8-12 hours.
- Repeat the rinsing and draining process 2-3 times daily until your seeds sprout.
- In 3-6 days the yield will be 1 – 1 1/2 cups.
