Black Radish Schwarzer Runder

A perfectly round root with a pungent flavor, about 3 inches in diameter. Its black skin contrasts beautifully with its firm, white flesh. It stores very well throughout the winter and is a rich source of vitamins B and C. It can be eaten raw or cooked, in salads, soups, or stir-fries.

Sow in spring or mid-summer to have radishes for storage.

Harvest when the roots are between 5 and 10 cm long.

Outdoor sowing: Sow directly in the ground. 5 mm deep. 3 cm between seeds. Radishes can be sown early in the season, as soon as the risk of frost has passed, or later in August to overwinter them. They are quite cold-hardy and even appreciate milder temperatures, which delay bolting. Once established, radishes can withstand light frosts (0 ° C).

Germination: 7 days. Temperature above 5 ° C.

Specifications: You may need to grow radishes under netting if flea beetles are very prevalent in your area.

Exposure: Full sun or partial shade.

Watering: In hot weather, frequent watering helps prevent radishes from becoming too spicy.

Maturity: 50 days.

Origin of the seed: We obtained the first seeds This radish is available from High Mowing Seeds. The seeds sold are the first generation grown on the farm.

Open-pollinated seeds grown locally and naturally.