Description

Best Grown: Outdoors or in containers
Sowing Time: March–September
Plant Out: Not usually transplanted; sow direct
Harvest Time: April–October (approx. 3–5 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 2–3 cm apart in rows 10–15 cm apart
Height: Foliage approx. 15–20 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy

Why grow it?

• Quick-growing — ready in as little as 3 weeks
• Crisp texture and mild peppery flavour
• Attractive bright red colour
• Great for beginners and children
• Perfect for containers and small spaces

How to grow: Sow direct outdoors March–September. Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in rows 10–15 cm apart. Keep soil moist to avoid woody roots. Thin seedlings to 2–3 cm apart. Harvest when radishes are about the size of marbles for the best flavour.

Cooking / usage ideas: Delicious sliced into salads, as a crunchy snack, or added to sandwiches. Young leaves can also be used in salads or stir-fries.

Seeds per pack: not specified