Early Scarlet Globe Radish (Raphanus sativus)
According to records, this olive-shaped red radish was cultivated in Port Williams, Nova Scotia, in the 1860s. Originally called "Early Scarlet Olive," it was sold for 5 cents per pound package in local markets and featured in Maul's seed catalog in 1893. The "Early Scarlet Globe" radish is known for its rapid growth and crisp, slightly spicy flavor.
CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Make multiple successive sowings throughout the summer for multiple harvests.
Plant type: Biennial |
Quantity: Envelope of about 100 seeds |
Exposure: Full sun |
Shape: In rosette |
Soil: Sandy |
Watering: Regular |
Sowing: Directly in the garden |
Plantation: After the last frosts |
Days to maturity: 25 days |
Germination: 3 to 5 days |
Plant spacing: 6 à 10 cm |
Row spacing: 20 cm |
Depth: 5 mm |
Width: 10 cm to 15 cm |
Height: 20 cm |
Color: Red |
Family: Brassicaceae |