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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Unknown
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
3" diameter white radish with greenish shoulders
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Radish
Raphanus sativus (hybrid)
3" diameter, white radish with green shoulders, and red or reddish-pink interior. 'Mantanghong' is a winter radish, crisp, with a mild, sweet flavor. This hybrid produces more consistent, quality radishes than older varieties.
Planting Radish
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 5"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
3" diameter white radish with greenish shoulders
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 12 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 5" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 5" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Optimal soil temperature is 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 10 days for about 3 weeks. In mild climates, successive sowings can be continued until temperatures are too cold (below 40°F) for germination. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest at any size—tiny for hors d'oeuvres or large for cooking, but before the ground freezes (unless well mulched). |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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