Early Scarlet Globe Radish (Raphanus sativus)
Heirloom red radish, fast-growing, crisp, mildly spicy, exceptional garden favorite.
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.
| Quantity: Envelope of about 100 seeds |
| Plant type: Biennial |
| Family: Brassicaceae |
| Color: Red |
| Plantation: After the last frosts |
| Sowing: Directly in the garden |
| Row spacing: 20 cm |
| Days to maturity: 25 days |
| Germination: 3 to 5 days |
| Plant spacing: 6 à 10 cm |
| Depth: 5 mm |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Watering: Regular |
| Soil: Sandy |
| Shape: In rosette |
| Width: 10 cm to 15 cm |
| Height: 20 cm |
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