Radish – China White Winter

Grown since the 19th century, China White Winter produces oblong radishes 15-20 cm long and 5-6 cm in diameter with white, crisp, juicy flesh and a pungent, bitter taste. It can be sown in the spring, but winter radishes are usually sown in mid-summer, preferably in a sunny or slightly shaded area. Keep the soil moist, both during germination and cultivation.

Growing tips

Germination conditions:

depth of sowing: 1.5 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 5 to 25 ºC

time for germination: 5 to 7 days

When to sow:

direct seeding when the soil can be worked in the spring in your area or when the soil temperature remains above 7.5 ºC until August

Sowing technique: in line

Draw a line in the soil (in a pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds in it

Distance in the garden:

between seeds: 2.5 cm

between plants: 8 to 10 cm

between rows: 30 cm

Height of the plants: 15-30 cm

Soil: fresh, well drained, rich and loose

Water: regular moderate watering, except in case of strong heat. The less a radish is watered, the more pungent it will be.

Exposure: full sun or light shade

Days to harvest: 55-60 days

Specificity:

after removing plants that are too close together), bring soil around the base to prevent the root base from being exposed and mulch to keep the soil fresh

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±150

Difficulty: Medium

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            2 g

Difficulty         

Medium

Sowing          

Direct

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer