Vegetables

Radish 'Cherry Belle'

Raphanus sativus

Radish is an easy to grow crop from seed, and this variety is particularly fast growing with a mild flavour. Slow to go woody, it lasts well after maturity. Best suited to succession sowing for continual supply over the growing season.

Position: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Height: 20cm
Spread: 20cm

Growing calendar

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Sow outdoors

Harvest

Sowing & growing

Sow in situ Mar-Aug in well-drained, fertile soil. Sow thibly 1cm deep in shallow drills 15cm apart. Water well. Once seedlings appear, thin out to 5cm spacing. Keep soil moist for good growth, especially during hot weather. Protect plants from slugs and snails when necessary.

Aftercare

Harvest radish when roots have grown to a reasonable size, but while still young and crisp.

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