Introduced around the 1950s, the China Rose variety is a beautiful winter radish that's named for its country of origin and its smooth, rose-colored skin. It's "winter" classification means it's ideal for planting late in the summer for a fall harvest and winter storage, but it can also be planted in late spring after any threat of frost for a bountiful, mid-summer crop. Given its shorter growing season, it's fantastic that it grows so quickly and easily. Seedlings emerge in as little as 4 days with young radishes ready for picking in about 25 days. Fully mature radishes, ready in about 55 days, will be 6-8 inches in length and a uniform 2 inches in diameter. Their flesh is white with a peppery sweet flavor that's perfect for adding some zing to all your summer salads, sauteed solo as a side dish or as part of a stir-fry, or even pickled. China Rose radishes store very well over the winter for continuous use.
More InformationSKU | DL013884 |
Item Package Size | Packet |
Weight Of Seeds Per Packet | 0.14 oz |
Seeds Per Packet | approx. 460 seeds per packet |
Botanical Name | Raphanus sativus |
How To Grow | Direct sow |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Planting Depth | 1/2 inch |
Seed Spacing | 1-3 inches |
Row Spacing | 6 inches |
Space After Thinning | 4-6 inches |
Days To Germinate | 4-6 days |
Days To Maturity | 50-60 |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Tolerates | Cold |
Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
Certifications | Heirloom |
Advantages | Good For Containers, Grow On Windowsill, Edible, Grow With Children |
Additional Information | Landreth's Original, Introduced in 1887 |
Ships As | Seed |
Ships To Canada | Yes |