Watermelon Radish
Have you ever tried an unusual variety of brightly colored radish from China, which can be called inside-out radish? Large roots are greenish-white on the outside and bright red on the inside. They have a refined and soft taste, ripen in 55 days.
These watermelon radish seeds are Japanese winter radish, also known as "daikon," meaning "big root" in Japanese. The watermelon radish, grown in northern China, is served sweetened as a dessert or fruit.
How to grow Watermelon Radish from seeds:
Sowing: Watermelon radish is winter radishes; you should plant it about two months before the first expected fall frost. Plant the radish deep directly into fertile soil about two months before the first expected fall frost, 1/2 "deep and 1" apart, thin the seedlings 4-6". To ensure a consistent crop, plant seeds every two weeks.Growing of Watermelon Radish: Radish is hygrophilous and loves organic fertilizers. Do not lеt the soil dry out, but also avoid over-watering as this can cause splitting.
How and When to Harvest Watermelon Radish: Watermelon radishes can be harvested at any time up to their mature size of 3". The flavor is sweet and crisp; they also store well for the winter.
Watermelon Radishes Seed Saving: Radishes are cross-pollinated with all other radish varieties and should be isolated half a mile from different types. When the radishes are fully ripe and have a flowering stem, wait for the pods to form and turn brown. Dry the pods for a few days, thresh the seeds. Store radish seeds in a cool, dry place for five years.
FАST FACTS:
Lаtin Name: Raphanus sativusTypе: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDА Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seеds per Ounce: 2,500
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 9 Inches
Color: Red, Green
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