Quantity
About 150 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The Raphanus sativus ‘Shunkyo’ radish is an organic variety that is as charming as it is flavorful, appreciated for its elongated, brilliantly vivid pink roots and delightfully crisp texture. In the garden, it adds a touch of bright color from the very first harvests, while taking up little space and easily fitting in among other vegetables in the kitchen garden. Its white, firm, and juicy flesh offers a mild flavor with a slight spicy note, ideal for those seeking a balanced and pleasant radish to enjoy raw. Its rapid growth and good tolerance to bolting allow for an extended harvest period, making it a highly valued variety for successive sowings. Easy to cultivate in fresh, well-drained soil, it thrives equally well in full sun or light partial shade, offering great flexibility to the gardener. Its neat foliage and elegant root almost resemble a small colorful carrot, adding to the visual pleasure of the harvest. We especially love to crunch it fresh from the ground or add it to salads and fresh dishes to introduce a vibrant and refined note. Productive, colorful, and full of freshness, ‘Shunkyo’ is a choice radish to enrich the kitchen garden with simplicity and brilliance.
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
3 to 7 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Cool, light and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMay to July
Harvest35 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, lettuces, peas, cucumbers
Avoid planting withPotatoes
Salads, dips, soups, stir-fries, fresh cuisine
