Heirloom 1800s. The Hailstone Radish is thought of as the fastest maturing of the radishes available. Roots are round and white like well – a hailstone. Both the tops and the taproot are small, allowing for dense planting. 1 globes are tangy, pungent, and crisp.

300 seeds

PLANTING

Raphanus sativus

Germination:5-7 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 60-75F.

Seed Sowing Depth:1/2″ deep

Sowing Outdoors:Startingin early spring. Sow 1/2-1″ apart, thin to 1-2″ apart, soon after theseedlings emerge.

How much does a packet plant:18-24foot single row

Harvest:3-4 weeks after planting at 1 in diameter, pull them promptly as they rapidly decline, becoming tough and pithy

Tips:The HailstoneRadish needs rapid growth for optimum results.Provided fertile soil and consistent moisture. For a continuous harvest make successive plantings every 7-10 days when weather is still cool.