Black Radish 'Runder Schwarzer Winter' (Raphanus sativus L. var. niger) organic seeds
- A hot radish variety with round, black-skinned turnips.
- Contents: Approx. 200 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly.
€2.79
Description
Radish belongs to the very old cultural plants. As early as 2500 BC, it has already been known from the Egypts and was very popular, especially in the Mediterranean region, until the 20th century. It hasn't been too long since radish was newly discovered and today, it can be found as a fresh winter vegetable on weekly markets.
Seeds, content: Approx. 200 organic Black Radish 'Runder Schwarzer Winter' seeds
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Brassicaceae |
| Flower colour | Red |
| Flowering months | June, May |
| Main harvest | October |
| Root system | Deep roots |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | August, July, June |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
| Germination temperature | 10-18°C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 10 cm |
| Good companion plants | Chard, Kale, Lettuce, Parsley, Peas |
| Bad companion plants | Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Chinakohl, Cucumber, Kohlrabi, Radish, Rocket, Strawberries, Zucchini |
Sowing and care
Radish loves sunny locations and needs humus-rich and thoroughly loosened soils. Earthing up and regular irrigation promotes a good harvest.
Other names
Botanical name: Raphanus sativus var. niger
German: Winter-Rettich, Schwarzer Rettich
English: Black Spanish Round Radish
French: Radis d'Espagne, Radis d'hiver, Raifort des Parisiens, Raifort cultivé
Italian: Ramolaccio, Rafano, Radici d'inverno
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