Heirloom Organic Cherry Belle Radish Seeds (35)
Radish, Cherry Belle. ... Brightly flavored and crunchy, this fine heirloom radish makes for great fresh eating all season. Round, smooth, scarlet ¾" roots with tangy, white flesh are perfect candidates for crudités, salads, or soups. Outstanding roasted, mingled with lemon and brown butter (radish tops included).Cherry Belle
22 days — 'Cherry Belle' radishes are globe shaped with bright red skin and crisp, firm, white, mild flavored flesh. It was an "All-America Selection®" winner in 1949.
Because they grow quickly and are ready to harvest in days, radishes are a good choice for a child's first gardening experience.
Heirloom 1949. Mild with short tops. A classic radish: roots are perfectly round and flavor is mildly pungent. They will be different sizes at maturity, from 1/4” to 1” round.
PLANTING
Raphanus sativus
Germination: 5-7 days
Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-75ºF.
Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2" deep
Sowing Outdoors: Starting in early spring. Sow 1/2-1" apart ,thin to 1-2" apart, soon after the seedlings emerge.
How much does a packet plant: 18-24 foot single row
Harvest: 3-4 weeks after planting at 1” in diameter, pull them promptly as they rapidly decline, becoming tough and pithy
Tips: They need rapid growth for optimum results. Provided fertile soil and consistent moisture. For a continuous harvest make successive plantings every 7-10 days when weather is still cool.