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Radish 'Watermelon' Seeds (Certified Organic)

A beautiful and antique treasure from China.

Availability: Out of stock

$3.50
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Details

Also known as Red Meat. A beautiful and antique treasure from China. These large 2-4" round roots have white and green skin, but the magic is in their rose-red center which is so sweet, crisp, and delicious. Perfect for salads, stir-fries, garnishes, and cooking. Best grown 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
Life Cycle Annual
Min. Time to Germinate 5 Days
Max. Time to Germinate 10 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds 1/2 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 N/A
Bloom Color White/Near White
Bloom Time Mid-Spring
Other Details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, 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)
Days to Harvest 50-60
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 100