Organic 'Giant of Sicily' radish

Latin name Radish
Quantity per packet Around 250 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameRadish
FamilyBrassicaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAround 250 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0205
Product
description

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.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodApril to August
Sowing depth3/8 to 5/8 in (1 to 1.5 cm)
Germination temperature10 to 24 °C (50 to 75 °F)
Germination time4 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Loose, friable and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salads, soups, stews, dips, fresh cuisine
Bloom period
May to July
Harvest
45 to 55 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Spread5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Carrots, lettuce, peas, cucumbers
Avoid planting with
Potatoes
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.