
Details
Cherry Belle was an All-America Selections Winner in 1949 and has been proven tops for performance, flavor and wide adaptability. These scarlet, round, smooth radishes are ¾” to 1” across with crisp, white flesh. Maturing extra-early, they retain fine eating quality all season. Fast and easy to grow, radishes are best in cool weather.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Raphanus sativus |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 4 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 2 in. |
When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
Growing Height | Under 6 in. (15 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling |
Bloom Color | White/Near White |
Bloom Time | Mid-Spring |
Other Details | Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 20-30 |
Propagation Methods | Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 200 |