Add a touch of vibrant color and crisp freshness to your garden with German Giant Radish Seeds, a well-known European heirloom prized for its large, mild, and juicy roots. This high-yielding radish variety offers exceptional flavor and stays tender even when grown to full size. Perfect for salads, garnishes, and snacking, these radishes are easy to grow and thrive in both garden beds and containers.

Features

1. Produces large, round radishes with bright red skin and white flesh
2. Mild, crisp, and juicy flavor with low pungency
3. Stays tender even when mature—resists pithiness
4. Fast-growing and high-yielding variety
5. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and organic cultivation

Specifications

1. Scientific Name: Raphanus sativus
2. Common Name (U.S.): Radish
3. Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
4. Plant Type: Annual root vegetable
5. Season: Cool-season crop – Spring and Fall planting
6. Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
7. Soil Type: Loose, well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0
8. USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–10
9. Days to Germination: 5–7 days
10. Days to Maturity: 28–35 days
11. Root Size: Up to 2–3 inches diameter when mature
12. Plant Spacing: 2 inches apart, rows 8–10 inches apart
13. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid drying out
14. Harvest Time: When roots reach mature size and before they toughen
15. Storage: Store harvested radishes in a cool, moist place or refrigerator

Planting Guide

1. Prepare Soil: Loosen soil 6–8 inches deep for smooth root growth.
2. Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring.
3. Depth: Sow ½ inch deep and cover lightly with soil.
4. Thinning: Thin seedlings to maintain spacing for proper root development.
5. Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.
6. Harvesting: Harvest promptly for the best flavor and texture.