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Black Spanish Round Radish

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Black Spanish Round Radish

Root vegetable

Raphanus sativus 'Black Spanish Round'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 55 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 4" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    An ancient heirloom winter radish prized for its striking black skin and crisp white flesh that delivers a bold, peppery punch perfect for adding excitement to winter meals. This hardy storage radish can be kept for months in proper conditions, making it invaluable for extending the harvest season. With its unique appearance and intense flavor, it's a conversation starter that brings old-world character to modern gardens.

  • Planting

    Direct sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in late summer for fall harvest, 10-12 weeks before hard frost.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 4-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Flea beetles, cabbage root maggot, aphids. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, white rust.