Radish Seed

Radishes are known for their rapid growth, making them an ideal choice for gardeners seeking quick rewards.

Their short growing season allows for successive plantings, ensuring a continuous harvest.

Additionally, radishes act as natural soil aerators, with their roots breaking up compacted soil, improving its structure, and enhancing overall soil health.

These low-maintenance vegetables are well-suited for gardeners of all skill levels, making them an excellent choice for beginners. Rich in nutrients like vitamin C and fibre, radishes contribute to a healthy diet and can be enjoyed fresh in salads, pickled, or as a colourful garnish.

spring Grex cross - 96RW

Details A new breeding project by Richard that involved gathering seed from many different summer radishes as possible, this mass cross grex was sown Jan 2024 which consisted of the following - French Breakfast, Scarlet Finger, Sparkler, Cherry Belle, Mila and Pink Beauty.

Photo shows the results of this first cross pollination

Botanical name Raphanus sativus

Date Of Seed Harvest Jan 2025

Grower name Richard Paul Watson

Contains at least 50

Price per packet $4.50

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Qingluobo - 104RW

Details Known also as Green Luobo . This is a unique radish that is sweet, crispy and slightly hot. It has green flesh. The skin is green with a white tip. Sow in spring, for summer, as it won't winter over where there are hard frosts.

Botanical name Raphanus sativus

Date Of Seed Harvest March 2022

Grower name Richard Watson

Storage Info frozen stored

Contains at least 50

Price per packet $4.50

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Black Spanish 'round' - 62RW

Details A large black skin, white flesh, winter radish, though this radish carries a recessive gene that produces a white skin as well. They can get to dinner plate size while still remaining mild tasting. Recommended not to sow before March in the South Island and April in the north as they can bolt to flower before growing its swollen stem.

Botanical name Raphanus sativus

Date Of Seed Harvest 2017

Grower name Richard Paul Watson

Storage Info frozen stored

Contains at least 50 seeds

Price per packet $4.50

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Chinese Red Meat - 125SS

Details Chinese Red Meat Radish is a heirloom variety that hails from China. A mild radish with a slightly peppery bite, it has a white and green skin but the center is rich pink, sure to add a delightful colour to any salad.

PropagationSow seeds in the ground where you intend to grow, cover with a 2-3mm layer of soil.

Botanical name Raphanus sativus

Grower name Sarah Smith

Contains at least 50

Price per packet $4.50

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Daikon - 384NS

Details Daikon radish is a winter radish that has a subtly sweet taste and is slightly spicy.

Daikon is a low-calorie option (with 61 calories per radish) that's loaded with nutrients. It's a fantastic source of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that promotes immune function. It's also rich in folate, an essential nutrient for red blood cell function.

Best sown late summer early autumn in colder areas and later autumn/winter in northern areas.

Botanical name Raphanus sativus

Date Of Seed Harvest Jan 2025

Grower name Nev&Sue Sinclair

Contains at least 50

Price per packet $4.50

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