What is a Watermelon radish?
Despite the name, this is a radish, not a melon. It is a mild, slightly sweet heirloom with a pale green-and-white exterior and a striking bright-pink interior.
How long until Watermelon radish is ready?
It matures in about 55-65 days, a bit longer than common radishes. For the best color and mild flavor, grow it as a fall crop in cooler weather.
When should I plant Watermelon radish seeds?
Sow directly in early spring or, ideally, in late summer for fall harvest. Cooler temperatures produce sweeter, larger, more vividly colored roots.
How far apart should I space Watermelon radish?
Sow seeds about 1 inch apart and thin to 2-4 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. These larger radishes need more room than salad radishes to size up.
How do I use Watermelon radish?
Its crisp, mildly sweet flesh is beautiful sliced raw in salads and on platters, and it can also be pickled or lightly roasted for a milder flavor.
How many seeds are in a packet and are they heirloom?
Each packet contains about 200 seeds of this open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom radish, so seed can be saved from plants left to flower.
Is it spicy?
No, it's milder and slightly sweet compared with common red radishes.
How long do the seeds last?
Stored cool, dry, and sealed in the original packet, the seeds stay viable for a couple of years or more, with the best germination in the first year or two.
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