{"product_id":"mk-radis-cherry-belle-sur-ruban","title":"Radish 'Cherry Belle' on ribbon","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e 'Cherry Belle' ribbon radish (Raphanus sativus) from McKenzie Seeds, an ultra-fast and crisp heirloom radish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eThe 'Cherry Belle' radish is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eiconic heirloom variety\u003c\/strong\u003e , renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"494\"\u003every rapid growth\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"524\"\u003econsistent reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e . The roots are \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eround and uniform\u003c\/strong\u003e , a \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"596\"\u003ebright, glossy red\u003c\/strong\u003e reminiscent of a cherry, measuring approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. The firm, \u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"707\"\u003ecrisp\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"678\"\u003ewhite flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"764\"\u003emild flavor with a slight peppery note\u003c\/strong\u003e , without excessive spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eA winner of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS)\u003c\/strong\u003e , this radish is appreciated by both novice gardeners and those with intensive vegetable gardens. 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Sowing can be repeated in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003elate summer and early autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eRadishes prefer \u003cstrong data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003efull sun exposure (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003eregular watering\u003c\/strong\u003e , equivalent to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003e2.5 to 5 cm of water per week\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003e Harvesting typically begins \u003cstrong data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003e20 to 25 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e . Harvest quickly when the roots reach their ideal size to preserve their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003esweetness and crispness\u003c\/strong\u003e . Delaying the harvest can result in a more fibrous texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3206\"\u003e Radishes are best eaten \u003cstrong data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003efreshly harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e , but can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days without losing their flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3419\"\u003e • Raw radishes in salads\u003cbr data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003e • Crunchy sandwich topping\u003cbr data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003e • Simple accompaniment with butter and salt \u003cbr data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003e• Spring and autumn gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e • Fast growing in containers and vegetable gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3707\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e McKenzie's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Cherry Belle'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e radish, available on tape, is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003emust-have\u003c\/strong\u003e , combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3537\"\u003espeed\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3553\"\u003econsistency\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3578\"\u003ebalanced flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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