Cherry Belle radish freshly pulled in a sunny garden

How to Grow Cherry Belle Radishes From Seed

By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Updated July 2026

Cherry Belle is the classic round red radish, an All-America Selections winner prized for its speed and reliability. It produces smooth, cherry-red globes with crisp, mild white flesh in just three weeks, making it one of the fastest crops you can grow. Cherry Belle holds its quality well and resists getting pithy, so it is perfect for beginners and children's gardens. It is the radish most people picture in a salad.

This is the quick guide to Cherry Belle. For the full step-by-step on starting seeds, sowing, feeding, and troubleshooting radishes, see our complete guide to growing radishes from seed.

Quick start

Direct-sow Cherry Belle seeds half an inch deep and one inch apart in cool spring or fall soil. Thin seedlings to about 2 inches apart and keep the bed evenly moist. Because it grows so fast, sow a fresh short row every one to two weeks. Harvest the round red roots in just 22 to 25 days, before they get pithy.

Best tip

Cherry Belle is famously fast and forgiving, but its window is short, so pick it on time. Sow in cool spring and fall weather, keep the soil evenly moist, and pull the roots as soon as they reach about an inch across. In warm regions, stick to spring and fall sowings; summer heat makes this quick radish bolt and turn hot in a hurry.

At a glance

Botanical nameRaphanus sativus

Plant typeCool-season root vegetable (annual)

USDA zones2 to 11 (grown as a cool-season annual)

SunFull sun to part shade (6+ hours)

Days to maturity22 to 25 days

Height6 to 8 inches (tops)

Spacing1 inch, then thin to 2 to 6 inches apart

WaterEven and consistent; keep soil evenly moist

Uses

Cherry Belle is the definitive salad radish, mild enough that anyone enjoys it. Slice the crisp red-and-white rounds into salads, layer them on buttered bread with salt, or add them to a fresh vegetable platter. They bring clean crunch to tacos and grain bowls, and quick-pickle beautifully. Their mild flavor and quick harvest make them ideal for kids' first gardens.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cherry Belle radish take to grow?

Cherry Belle is one of the fastest radishes, ready to harvest in just 22 to 25 days from sowing. That speed makes it a favorite for quick spring and fall crops.

What does a Cherry Belle radish look like and taste like?

It forms smooth, round, cherry-red roots about one inch across with crisp, pure-white flesh. The flavor is mild and only lightly peppery, with a clean, refreshing crunch.

What is Cherry Belle radish best used for?

Cherry Belle is the quintessential salad radish. Slice it into salads, add it to a veggie tray, or serve it whole with butter and salt. It is also a great first crop for kids.

Any tips for growing Cherry Belle radish?

Sow small batches every couple of weeks in cool weather for a steady supply, and thin to about 2 inches apart. Keep the soil moist and harvest as soon as the roots reach an inch across for the best crisp texture.

Ready to grow your own? Cherry Belle seeds deliver classic crisp red salad radishes in just three weeks. For the full step-by-step, see our complete radish growing guide linked at the top of this page.

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By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Maxim founded Organo Republic in 2017 and personally selects, tests, and grows the heirloom, non-GMO varieties the company offers. Under his leadership, Organo Republic was named Agri Business Review’s Top Non-GMO Seed Variety Solution 2026.