{"product_id":"radish-french-breakfast-seeds","title":"Radish French Breakfast Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRadish French Breakfast is a classic heirloom (\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) prized for its elongated, oblong roots that blush deep rose-pink at the top and fade to a crisp white tip. These French breakfast radish seeds grow quickly into mild, subtly peppery roots that are as pretty on the plate as they are in the garden. A favorite of market gardeners for generations, they add fast color and crunch to any spring or fall bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for impatient gardeners and cooks who want a fast, reliable first harvest, and for anyone who enjoys a milder, less biting radish for fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow as soon as the soil can be worked, about 4 weeks before your last frost, and again every 10 days for a steady supply. Plant seeds 1\/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 6 inches apart, in full sun to light shade. Radishes thrive in cool weather and grow well in USDA zones 2–11. Keep soil evenly moist for tender, non-woody roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoots are ready in just 25–30 days. Pull when they reach about 2–3 inches long and the shoulders are firm; harvest promptly, as radishes left too long turn pithy and sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench Breakfast radishes are a French bistro staple, traditionally served whole with sweet butter and a pinch of sea salt. They are excellent sliced into salads, tucked into sandwiches, or eaten raw as a crunchy snack. The tender greens are also edible and good sautéed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do French Breakfast radishes take to grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 25–30 days from sowing to harvest, making them one of the fastest vegetables you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are mild with only a gentle peppery bite, especially when harvested young and grown in cool weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow them in containers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Their compact roots do well in pots at least 6 inches deep with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012859289807,"sku":"ORIVRF_09_56","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1LfQLoCG2XQqruJccDk-c26cKyo1OVavZ_s0.png?v=1782907640","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/radish-french-breakfast-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}