French Breakfast Radish (Raphanus sativus) - This open pollinated heirloom dates back to the late 1870s in France, where it was a staple in Parisian markets and favoured by the upper classes as a fresh, crisp morning snack. It is a medium sized radish with mild and spicy flavour that grows well from spring to fall. Tops are 6-7” tall with a scarlet red root leading to a white growing tip. A favourite for fresh eating and salad mixes.
25-30 days to maturity
100 seeds per packetÂ
Planting Instructions: A fast-growing, cool-season crop that is easy to grow and ideal for early and late-season planting. Direct sow seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, and again in late summer for fall harvests. Sow seeds 1 cm (½ in) deep. Thin seedlings to 2–5 cm (1–2 in) apart, with rows spaced 20–30 cm (8–12 in). Radishes prefer full sun and loose, well-drained soil. Keep soil consistently moist for best flavour and to prevent bitterness. Harvest promptly once roots reach usable size, as radishes become woody if left too long.
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