Radish, Mantanghong Watermelon Radish Seeds

1.350 KD

It is no wonder that ‘Mantanghong’ is the most popular of the Chinese “beauty heart” radishes. This summer/fall-sown radish produces large, 3″ round, mild radishes that can weigh up to 1 pound each! Slice the greenish white exterior to reveal a vivid, fuchsia interior. Whether you enjoy radishes raw, cooked, or pickled, these beauties are sure to be a star. Winter radishes are best sown in the late summer or fall, as short days trigger root growth.
Weight: 1 gram (~83 seeds)

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Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus (hybrid)

Days to Maturity: 65 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Unknown

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Variety Information: 3″ diameter, white radish with green shoulders, and red or reddish-pink interior. ‘Mantanghong’ is a winter radish, crisp, with a mild, sweet flavor. This hybrid produces more consistent, quality radishes than older varieties.

Type: Winter radish (Learn more)

Attributes: Good for Containers

 

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Optimal soil temperature is 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 10 days for about 3 weeks. In mild climates, successive sowings can be continued until temperatures are too cold (below 40°F) for germination.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: ½”

Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 5″

Row Spacing: 12″

Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 5″

 

Growing Info.:

Harvesting: Harvest at any size—tiny for hors d’oeuvres or large for cooking, but before the ground freezes (unless well mulched).

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Weight 0.015 kg
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