Radish Mixture of Half Long Varieties

Radish Mixture of Half Long Varieties: variety and characteristics

Radish Mixture of Half Long Varieties (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) is an annual vegetable of the Cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Radishes are crisp root vegetables and come in all sorts of different shapes and colours:

From round to oblong to conical, and white, yellow, red, purple or multicoloured.

It is esteemed not only for its unique flavour but also for the exceptional nutritional value it possesses.

Radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid and potassium.

They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper and calcium.

One cup of sliced radish bulbs provides approximately 20 calories.

Radishes are the fastest vegetable in the garden — only 25–35 days pass from sowing to harvest. They are ideal for the first spring salads and for children who are just learning to garden.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 89%
• Seeds per packet: 144–196 pcs (2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: February and June and July; direct
• Harvest: September and October
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Radish Mixture of Half Long Varieties

Radish Mixture of Half Long Varieties 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 Radish Mixture of Half Long Varieties

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1–1.5 cm
• Spacing: 3–5 cm in the row, 15–20 cm between rows
• Germination: 3–6 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sun to partial shade

Radishes are best sown in spring or late summer. After emergence, thin if sown too densely; 6 weeks later leave one plant every 3 cm. Harvest from September to early December. Keeps well in a cool place.

Sow every 2 weeks from March to May and again from August — in the heat of summer radishes turn fiery and bolt. Keep the soil constantly moist.

Harvest and use

Pick as soon as the roots reach size — overgrown ones turn hollow and woody.

Frequently asked questions

When should Radish Mixture of Half Long Varieties 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 144–196 seeds, pack size 2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 89%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why are radishes fiery or hollow?

From heat, dryness and late harvesting. Sow in spring and autumn, water regularly and harvest on time.

How fast do radishes grow?

Early varieties are ready in 25–30 days, later ones in 35–45 days.