{"product_id":"mc-radis-cherry-belle-bio","title":"Organic 'Cherry Belle' radish","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"124\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eOrganic 'Cherry Belle' radish (Raphanus sativus) from McKenzie seed company, an early, crisp and delicately peppery radish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e'Cherry Belle' radish\u003c\/strong\u003e is an iconic heirloom variety, renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eultra-fast growth\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eperfectly round shape\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"323\"\u003efirm, crisp white flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e . A winner of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS)\u003c\/strong\u003e , it has delighted gardeners for decades with its reliability and mild, slightly peppery flavor that remains enjoyable even in cool weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eIts bright red roots, about \u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e2 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e , resemble small cherries and add a vibrant touch to both vegetable gardens and plates. 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Maintain consistent, but not excessive, moisture throughout the germination period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e When the plants reach a few centimeters and have their first true leaves, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003ethin them to about 5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants in order to obtain well-formed roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eFor continuous production, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003esow successively every 7 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e until the summer temperature exceeds 21°C. 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