Watermelon Radish (37 Days) - Vegetables
Watermelon Radish (37 Days) - Vegetables
Watermelon Radish (37 Days) - Vegetables
Watermelon Radish (37 Days) - Vegetables
Watermelon Radish (37 Days) - Vegetables
Watermelon Radish (37 Days) - Vegetables
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Watermelon Radish (37 Days)

$ 2.25

This large, white-skinned radish with greenish shoulders has a bright red interior that looks like a watermelon when sliced. The flavor is mild and sweet. While it will grow to the size of a turnip, it is best eaten when smaller. The Watermelon Radish prefers a cooler climate, so plant this seed mid-summer for a late fall/early winter harvest. 

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 Watermelon 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 the weather is still cool.