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Round Radish (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) Aphrodite: variety and features

Round Radish (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) Aphrodite (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) is an annual vegetable of the Cabbage family (Brassicaceae). This variety produces round, white, smooth radishes of high quality. The flesh is juicy and crisp with a slightly peppery flavour. Decorative and good in salads, sandwiches, roasts and in other forms. Fast-growing outdoors. It takes about 30 days to fully ripen. Radishes need a lot of sun, because it helps the plant produce larger roots. Regular watering is also essential. Under-watered radishes become pungent and have a lower nutritional value. Radishes grow best in cooler weather and should be planted in early spring or autumn, when temperatures cool down. They prefer well-drained soil and tend to split if soil conditions stay saturated for long periods. Radishes should be harvested at the ideal size for each variety. If left to get too big, they become peppery and not so tasty. Once harvested, the tops should be removed for optimal storage. Radishes with their tops removed keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. 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: 98%
• Pack size: 5 g
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March – May and August and September; direct
• Harvest: April – June and September and October
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Round Radish (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) Aphrodite

The seeds of Round Radish (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) Aphrodite are sown in March – May and August and September. The crop is harvested in April – June and 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 Round Radish (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) Aphrodite

• 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

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 to sow Round Radish (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) Aphrodite?

The recommended sowing months are March – May and August and September. Sowing method: direct.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 98%. 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.