Radish Round Champion

Radish Round Champion: variety and characteristics

Radish Round Champion (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) is an annual vegetable of the Cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Champion is a large radish of the Cherry Belle type.

The flesh is white, juicy and tasty.

The bright red roots of this vegetable have an average diameter of 4 cm.

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 radishes 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: 96%
• Pack size: 3 g
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March – June; direct
• Harvest: June – October
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Radish Round Champion

Radish Round Champion seeds are sown in March – June. Harvest in June – 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 Round Champion

• 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

This variety is resistant to low temperatures and is excellent for early or late planting. Ripens in only 25 days. 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. Regular watering is also essential. Under-watered radishes become pungent and have a lower nutritional value. The radishes grow large without becoming pungent and hold up well in storage. Radishes should be harvested at the ideal size for each variety. Once harvested, the tops should be removed for optimal storage. Radishes with the tops removed keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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 Round Champion be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are March – June. Sowing method: direct.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 96%. 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.