Japanese Radish Ostergruss Red

Japanese Radish Ostergruss Red: variety and characteristics

Japanese Radish Ostergruss Red (Raphanus sativus var. niger) is an annual vegetable of the Cabbage family (Brassicaceae). The roots are round, crisp, juicy and pleasantly sweet and mild in flavour, suitable for fresh eating, salads, fermenting and pickling.

The variety is particularly suitable for summer sowing and autumn harvest, and keeps well after harvesting.

Winter radishes (black, white and purple radish) are sown in summer and produce large, pungent roots that keep through the winter.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 92%
• Seeds per packet: 42–58 pcs (0.5 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: February and June and July; direct
• Harvest: September and October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Japanese Radish Ostergruss Red

Japanese Radish Ostergruss Red seeds are sown in February and June and July. The crop is harvested in September and October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Japanese Radish Ostergruss Red

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 2 cm
• Spacing: 15–20 cm in the row, 30–40 cm between rows
• Germination: 4–7 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

The period from emergence to maturity is 45-55 days, producing long pointed radishes in a beautiful pink colour. Suitable for growing outdoors and in a greenhouse. Resistant to frost and splitting.

Sow in July–August; water regularly so the roots do not turn woody.

Harvest and use

Harvest before hard frosts and store in sand in a cool place.

Frequently asked questions

When should Japanese Radish Ostergruss Red be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are February and June and July. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 42–58 seeds, pack size 0.5 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 92%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.