Botanical profile

Watermelon radish

Latin name
Raphanus sativus 'Watermelon'
Type
Annual root
Family
Brassicaceae

A spectacular variety that hides a surprise: a vibrant, bright pink flesh, rimmed in white under a pale green skin. Its texture is crisp and its flavor is mild with a slight peppery note, less spicy than classic radishes . It can be eaten raw, sliced into carpaccio, grated, marinated or roasted. Ideal for brightening up plates! This slightly slower-growing radish prefers late summer sowing for an autumn harvest

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 3 to 10)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular — keep the soil moist and loose for good growth
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Lettuce, carrot and peas
Plants to avoid
Cabbage, hyssop
Spacing
5 to 10 cm between plants, 20 cm between rows
Harvest period
September to November

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