Heirloom. Imported from Germany, the German Giant Radish retains its high quality from the size of a marble to the size of a cue ball (or larger). It does not get woody or spongy and rarely splits, handling drought-like conditions well. Scarlet skin and white flesh is crisp and mild at any size. Plants should be thinned to 1 or more for the real giants.

150 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:6-8 foot 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 German Giant Radish 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.