DESCRIPTION
Growing Organic Cherry Belle Radish Vegetable Garden Seeds
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Latin Name: Raphanus sativus
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Other Names: Cherry Belle
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Days to Maturity: 23 days
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Hardiness Zone: 3-9
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Planting Depth: 1/2 Inches
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Plant Spacing: 2 Inches
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Row Spacing: 1 Inch
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Growth Habit: Upright
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Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining
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Temp Preference: 60-75°
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Pests/diseases: Cut worms, aphids
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Color: Red
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Flavor: Tangy, crisp
Organic Cherry Belle Radish Growth Habits:
Cherry Belle Radish seeds can be directly sown into the soil after the danger of frost passes. This variety can also be planted in late summer for early fall harvest. Radishes are great for dense planting. Plant seeds ½" below soil and 2" apart. This is an excellent plant for succession planting, and by planting every couple of weeks, the home gardener should have a steady supply of radishes.
Various Uses for Organic Cherry Belle Radish:
Radishes are often recommended as one of the best first vegetables to try for a beginning gardener. This is because they can be directly seeded into the ground, and they are ready to be harvested in less than a month. Cherry Belle Radish has many uses in the kitchen. Their tangy, crisp texture is perfect in salads, soups, roasted with butter, or in crudites.
Organic Cherry Belle Radish Benefits:
Radishes have tremendous health value. They are convenient and versatile food because they can be eaten raw or cooked. They are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, folate, and calcium. These nutrients are essential for digestive health, immune system, fetal development, and bone health.
Additional Information:
One of the most reliable varieties of radish to grow, and has achieve heirloom status from 75 years of success.