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White Icicle Radish (Heirloom, 30 Days)

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Heirloom pre-1896. Snow white roots are mild and firm. They remain crisp but are best harvested while still immature, the size of your little finger. The White Icicle Radish is a relative of the ‘Lady Finger’ from the 1890’s. 

300 seeds

PLANTING

Raphanus sativus

Germination: 5-7 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-75ºF.

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2" deep

Sowing Outdoors: Starting in early spring. Sow 1/2-1" apart ,thin to 1-2" apart, soon after the seedlings emerge.

How much does a packet plant: 18-24 foot single row

Harvest: 3-4 weeks after planting at 1” in diameter, pull them promptly as they rapidly decline, becoming tough and pithy

Tips: The White Icicle Radish needs rapid growth for optimum results. Provided fertile soil and consistent moisture. For a continuous harvest make successive plantings every 7-10 days when weather is still cool.