Rat-Tailed Radish (Raphanus caudatus) organic seeds
- From the Asian Rat-Tailed Radish, not the roots but the numerous young seed pods are eaten. It has a juicy-crunchy texture and a sweet, spicy flavour.
- Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€3.39
Product number: RAP02-BIO GTIN: 4251420512857
Description
Not a root-producing variety, it is grown for its edible seedpods. Rat-Tail Radish produces spicy and pungent pods, which are used in Asiatic cuisine. Harvest while young and tender. Can be used raw or stir-fried - delicious.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Brassicaceae |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | July, June, May |
| Main harvest | April, August, July, June, May, October, September |
| Root system | Taproot |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, August, July, June, March, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
| Germination temperature | 10-18°C |
| Germination time | 5-10 days |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 2-6 cm |
| Row spacing | 20 cm |
| Bad companion plants | Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Chinakohl, Cucumber, Kohlrabi, Mustard, Rocket, Strawberries, Winter Radish |
Sowing and care
Preculture under glass from January. Sowing directly outdoors from early April to the end of August. Who wants to harvest regularly sows after every two weeks. Seed depth: 1 cm. Distance between plants about 4-6 cm. Row spacing: 10-20 cm.
Other names
Botanical name: Raphanus caudatus, Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. caudatus
German: Radies
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