Native to China, this watermelon radish produces round greenish roots that measure between 7.5 cm and 10 cm in diameter. Crunchy and juicy, it is appreciated for the pretty bright pink color of its flesh and because it is less pungent than common radishes. It is eaten in raw vegetables as well as in marinades. Good preservation of the roots without the leaves after harvesting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Seeds ~150

Difficulty        Medium

Sowing        Direct

Lifecycle       Annual

Root cellar    No

Sowing

Season         Spring, Summer

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

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

successive sowing every 2 weeks until August for a continuous harvest

Seeding technique: in line

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

Distance in the garden:

between seeds: 2.5 cm

between plants: 8 to 10 cm

between rows: 30 cm

Height of the plants: 15 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: 60 days

Specificities:

After removing plants that are too close together, bring soil around the base to prevent the base of the root from being exposed