{"product_id":"radish-white-icicle-seeds","title":"Radish White Icicle Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRadish White Icicle is a classic heirloom (\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) that produces long, tapered, carrot-shaped roots of pure white. These white icicle radish seeds grow into crisp roots up to 4–5 inches long with a mild, sweet flavor that carries just a hint of pepper. Dating back to the 1800s, this dependable variety tolerates warmth better than many round radishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for gardeners who want a longer, milder radish and for cooks who enjoy a sweet, crisp root for slicing, roasting, and stir-frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 4 weeks before your last spring frost, and again in late summer for a fall crop. Sow seeds 1\/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 8 inches apart, in full sun to light shade. White Icicle grows well in USDA zones 2–11 and prefers deep, loose soil so the long roots can develop straight. Keep evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoots are ready in about 27–30 days. Pull when they reach 4–5 inches long and about 3\/4 inch thick; harvest promptly, as over-mature roots turn pithy and hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite Icicle radishes are excellent sliced raw into salads or used as crudités, and they hold up especially well to cooking. Roast, braise, or stir-fry them to bring out their natural sweetness. The greens are also edible and good sautéed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are they shaped like a carrot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Icicle is a long-rooted radish that grows 4–5 inches down, giving it an elongated, icicle-like shape rather than a round globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they tolerate heat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey handle warm weather better than many round radishes, though they still taste best grown in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cook with them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Their firm flesh roasts and stir-fries well, turning mild and sweet when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012859551951,"sku":"ORIVRW_09_64","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1c5ka3s4NU0p7iRGYf_Bu-yM9W4-h2iqw_s0.png?v=1782907537","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/radish-white-icicle-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}