{"product_id":"radish-seeds-pink-summercicle-organic","title":"Radish Seeds - Pink Summercicle (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e32-40 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e. Organic Pink Summercicle Radish Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom radish seed. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, containers, and fields. Organic Pink Summercicle is a standout radish with a slender, popsicle-shaped root and vivid pink skin over crisp, snow-white flesh. Its flavor is a pleasing combination of mild spice and subtle sweetness - excellent fresh in salads, on relish trays, and in stir-fries. A slow-bolting, heat-tolerant type that performs well beyond the typical spring radish window. The whole plant is edible, from root to leaf. ~3,080 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, loose, well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay that impedes root development; pH 6.0 to 7.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler 45-70 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for flea beetles and cabbage root maggots; row covers provide effective protection. When interplanted near cucumbers, squash, and peppers, radishes can draw aphids away from those crops. Rotate brassica-family crops annually to reduce soil-borne disease pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Pink Summercicle Radish Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid pink skin; crisp white flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Pink Summercicle Radish Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly spicy with a pleasant underlying sweetness; crisp and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, Cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Pink Summercicle Radish in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow Organic Pink Summercicle radish seeds 0.5 inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 12 inches apart, thinning to 2 to 3 inches once seedlings are established. Radishes should not be started indoors - they are fast-growing, shallow-rooted crops that are best sown directly where they will grow. Begin sowing in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, about 4 weeks before the last expected frost. For a continuous harvest, sow a short row every 2 weeks through spring, then again in late summer for a fall crop. Avoid sowing in the heat of midsummer, as high temperatures encourage bolting over root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadishes grow quickly and require little fertilization during the growing period - amend the bed with compost before planting rather than applying nitrogen-heavy fertilizers mid-season, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of the root. Keep soil consistently moist for even, uninterrupted growth; irregular watering can cause roots to split or become pithy. Pink Summercicle is a slow-bolting type with better heat tolerance than many spring radishes, extending the productive window at both ends of the season. Radishes make excellent companion plants near cucumbers, squash, and peppers, where they can draw aphids away from those crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Organic Pink Summercicle Radish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin checking roots at around 32 days by gently brushing aside soil at the base of the plant. Pink Summercicle is ready to harvest when roots reach 4 to 6 inches in length, and the skin has developed its characteristic bright pink color. Pull promptly - radishes left in the ground past their prime become pithy, fibrous, and overly pungent. Harvest in the cool of the morning for the best crispness. Twist off the tops and store unwashed roots in a sealed bag or container in the refrigerator with a damp paper towel; they will keep well for 1 to 2 weeks. The greens are also edible - use them sauteed in olive oil with garlic, or add raw young leaves to a salad alongside the sliced roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Organic Pink Summercicle Radish Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Summercicle is also known as Shunkyo Semi-Long, a name that reflects its Japanese heritage. It is a cylindrical, semi-long radish type developed within the broader Asian radish tradition - distinct from the small, round European radishes that most North American gardeners are familiar with. The elongated shape and vivid pink coloring make it as attractive as it is flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadishes as a crop have ancient roots - they were cultivated in China, Egypt, and Greece thousands of years ago, and were well established throughout Europe by the 16th century. The cylindrical and elongated forms, such as Pink Summercicle, were largely refined in East Asia, where they remain staple crops in home and market gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Summercicle is also an excellent microgreen variety. The seeds germinate quickly and produce vivid pink-stemmed microgreens with bright green leaves in just 8 to 10 days - delivering the same bold, peppery radish flavor in miniature. Gardeners who enjoy microgreens will find that the same seed lot works beautifully for both full-size garden production and year-round indoor microgreen trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Pink Summercicle is one of my favorite radishes to grow because it gives you two crops in one - a beautiful, mild root for the spring garden and a vivid pink-stemmed microgreen you can grow on the kitchen counter all winter. I sow a short row outdoors every couple of weeks in spring, and when the garden winds down I bring it indoors as a microgreen. Never without it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Pink Summercicle Radish Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e4 g Packet - Approximately 435 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e1 oz Bulk - Approximately 3,080 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e4 oz Bulk - Approximately 12,320 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e1 lb Bulk - Approximately 49,280 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e5 lb Bulk - Approximately 246,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e25 lb Wholesale - Approximately 1,232,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\n\n\n\n","brand":"Sustainable Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":49930769400045,"sku":"77982","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":49930769432813,"sku":"81866","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":49930769465581,"sku":"81867","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/1750862076_radish_pink_summercicle_org_comp_2e976d6f-4586-4c8e-a6c9-e32c56ac6db5.jpg?v=1777913478","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/radish-seeds-pink-summercicle-organic","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}