Quantity
Approximately 200 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Black winter radish (Raphanus sativus) is a hardy and distinctive organic variety, prized for its dark roots, long storage life, and pungent flavor that wonderfully enriches late-season harvests. In the garden, it offers a understated yet elegant presence, with its crisp foliage and smooth black-skinned roots that contrast beautifully with their white flesh. This variety particularly shines when temperatures drop, as it tolerates cold well and is perfectly suited for late summer and autumn cultivation. Its crisp flesh develops a initially mild, then slightly spicy flavor, perfect for adding character to fresh dishes as well as more comforting preparations. Easy to grow in loose, cool soil, it rewards gardeners with a reliable, vigorous harvest well-suited to extending the growing season. Its cultivation also offers the pleasure of harvesting an ancient vegetable with a strong visual character, as beautiful in the ground as it is when sliced in the kitchen. It is particularly enjoyable to pull it in the autumn, when its well-formed roots promise crisp salads, fragrant soups, and tasty provisions. Both productive, robust, and full of personality, black winter radish is a staple for vegetable gardens that like to stretch into the first frosts.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 to 1.5 cm (3/8 to 5/8 in)
Establishment temperature
10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °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
Harvest50 to 70 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers
Avoid planting withCabbage, leeks
Salads, dips, soups, stews, stir-fries
