Radish Watermelon Mantanghong Seed

Raphanus sativus (hybrid)

Item #0187

50-60 days. Watermelon radish makes a gourmet conversation piece when presented sliced and cleverly sprinkled with black sesame seeds. The outside of this 3” diameter (tennis ball size), mild radish is white with green shoulders, and the inside is rosy red. Also called ‘red meat’ radish, this winter radish keeps its flavor and consistency longer in the ground, resulting in a longer harvest period.

This packet plants one 7 foot row.

This variety comes in our universal packet with all standard information inside.

Days to Emerge:
5-10 days

Seed Depth:
1/2”

Seed Spacing:
A group of
3 seeds
every 5"

Row Spacing:
8"

Thinning:
When foliage appears, thin to
1 every 5"

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before first fall frost, and 2 to 3 successive sowings every 10 days. In mild winter climates, successive sowings can be continued until temperatures are too cold for germination.

When to start inside: Not recommended.

Harvesting: Harvest in late fall or early winter before ground freezes. Harvest atany size, tiny for hors d’oeuvres or large for cooking.

Artist: Jackie McFarland

*Not sold in stores