Quantity
Around 250 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The Raphanus sativus ‘Géant de Sicile’ radish is a late-season organic variety that appeals with its generous roots, crunchy texture, and sweet flavor, particularly pleasant in cooking. In the garden, it offers a vigorous presence with its more developed foliage and steady growth, ideal for slightly later harvests in the season. Its bright red roots immediately catch the eye and add a vibrant touch to both the vegetable patch and the plate. Unlike many spicier radishes, this one offers firm, sweet, and slightly sugary flesh, making it very versatile for a wide variety of dishes. Its good resistance to splitting and its ability to remain full without becoming hollow make it a reassuring variety popular with amateur gardeners. It prefers cool conditions, partial shade to light sun exposure, and consistent watering to develop its full quality. It is particularly enjoyed when harvested at a good size, still tender and juicy, ready to enrich salads, soups, or dips. Productive, colorful, and pleasant to grow, ‘Géant de Sicile’ is an excellent radish choice for diversifying harvests with elegance and flavor.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
3/8 to 5/8 in (1 to 1.5 cm)
Establishment temperature
10 to 24 °C (50 to 75 °F)
Establishment time
4 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Loose, friable and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMay to July
Harvest45 to 55 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, lettuce, peas, cucumbers
Avoid planting withPotatoes
Salads, soups, stews, dips, fresh cuisine
