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French Breakfast Radish
Root vegetableRaphanus sativus
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 21 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 1" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
A well-maintained strain of this market staple. Longer than Nelson, with more white on the tip. Large healthy tops. After trying many strains we found this to be the best. NOTE: For longer, straighter roots, sow 15-20% more seeds per row 1/2 to 1 cm deeper, and do not irrigate unless absolutely necessary.
Planting
Direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost through fall. Plant ½ inch deep in rows 6 inches apart. Succession plant every 2 weeks.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 1" apart. Germination: 4-7.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, cabbage root maggot, aphids. Common diseases: Club root, black rot, white rust (rare due to quick maturity).