Organic 'Watermelon' Radish

Latin name Radish
Quantity per packet Approximately 200 seeds
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Bulb
identification
Latin nameRadish
FamilyBrassicaceae
CycleAnnual
Bulb typeVegetable
Quantity per packApproximately 200 seeds
Product
description

The organic 'Watermelon' radish is a remarkable variety that transforms the vegetable patch into a true visual surprise, with its discreet light skin concealing a vibrant, almost luminous bright pink flesh when cut. Larger than a classic spring radish, it offers a sweet, slightly pungent, and very pleasant flavor, particularly appreciated in salads and colorful dishes. In the garden, it brings an original and refined touch, both by its round and neat shape and by the spectacular effect it reveals at harvest time. This variety often gives its best results when grown in autumn, when cooler temperatures promote good root quality and a balanced flavor. Its foliage enlivens the vegetable beds, while if some plants are left in place, their flowering attracts useful insects and contributes to the garden's biodiversity. Easy to grow in light, loose, and well-drained soil, it mainly requires regular moisture to develop tender and well-formed roots. The gardener takes great pleasure in pulling up these round roots and then discovering their intense pink heart, like a small treasure hidden underground. Decorative, tasty, and original, this radish fully deserves its place in a lively, gourmet, and fresh organic garden.

Garden
placement
Where to plant Salads, raw vegetables, side dishes, marinades, fresh
Planting
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Planting periodJuly to September
Planting depth1 cm (3/8 in)
Rooting temperature10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)
WateringRegular
Soil typeLight, loose and well-drained
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Bloom periodMay to July
Harvest60 days after sowing
Companion plantsParsley, carrot, onion, bean
Plants to avoidHyssop, cabbage
Size
and growth
Height15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in)
Spread5 cm (2 in)
Rooting / establishment4 to 10 days
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