Radish 'Comet'
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Radish 'Comet' (Raphanus sativus) – Submitted by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Comet' radish is a classic summer variety , prized for its round shape, vibrant bright red color, and crisp white flesh . Sweet and slightly tangy, it offers a refreshing, balanced flavor that's ideal for salads, garnishes, and crunchy appetizers .
Winner of the prestigious All-America Selection in 1936 , it is recognized for its rapid growth (25 days), its perfect texture and its excellent uniformity . Harvest them when they reach 2.5 to 5 cm in diameter for optimal tenderness . Thanks to successive sowings every two weeks , it allows a continuous harvest throughout the beautiful season .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Tuberous root
Maturity : Very fast, around 25 days
Root color : Bright red, white flesh
Root shape : Round, uniform
Flavor : Sweet, slightly spicy
Use : Salads, appetizers, raw vegetables, sandwiches
Appeal : Fast growing, crunchy texture
Quantity per sachet : ±160 seeds
Origin : 1936 All-America Selection Winner
Special feature : Reliable and productive variety
Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
?? Sowing : Direct into open ground as soon as the soil has warmed up , then every 14 days for successive harvests
?? Sowing depth : 1 cm
?? Germination temperature : 10-22°C
? Germination time : 5 to 7 days
?? Spacing : 6 cm between plants, 15 cm between rows
?? Watering : Regular, slightly moist soil to prevent the radishes from becoming fibrous
?? Maintenance : Weed regularly to avoid competition
With optimal conditions, the 'Comet' radish offers an abundant and tasty harvest in record time , perfect for the impatient and lovers of crunchy freshness .
Use and special features
?? A vibrant and versatile radish
Its crisp white flesh and balanced flavor make it delicious in salads, raw vegetables or dips .
? An express and continuous harvest
Thanks to successive sowings every 2 weeks , it allows regular production throughout the season .
?? A proven and award-winning variety
Winner of the 1936 All-America Selection , it is renowned for its uniformity and reliability in the garden .
