Botanical Interests Cherry Belle Radish Seeds

Radish is a frost-tolerant, fast-maturing, easy-to-grow vegetable. The mild flavor and crisp texture of this Holland heirloom make it a great addition to salads, sandwiches and snack trays. Cut radishes to create beautiful radish "roses" and use as a garnish or on a relish tray. Perfect for container gardening and fun for kids to grow! 'Cherry Belle' is a 1949 All-America Selections award winner.

Variety

Bright red skin and a firm, crisp, white interior; mild flavor.

• Days To Maturity: 24 Days
• Family: Brassicaceae
• Type: Spring/Summer radish
• Native: Unknown
• Hardiness: Frost-Tolerant Annual
• Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Plant Dimensions: 2-1/2" - 3" Tops and 3/4"-1" Rounded Root
• Attributes: Frost Tolerant, Good For Containers

Sowing

When to Sow Outside

Recommended. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date and when soil temperature is above 40°F, ideally 65°-85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 1 to 2 weeks until late spring. Sow again in late summer until 4 weeks before your average first fall frost date.

When to Start Inside

Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance.

• Days To Emerge: 5-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Seed Spacing: 1"
• Row Spacing: 12"
• Thinning: When 1" Tall, Thin To 2" Apart

Growing

Harvesting

Harvest when radish is no larger than 1-1/2" in diameter. If allowed to grow bigger, 'Cherry Belle' may become pithy and hot.

Specifications

• Type: Organic Heirloom