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Nero Tondo Black Spanish Round Radish

Root vegetable

Raphanus sativus 'Nero Tondo'

Overview
An eye-catching heirloom winter radish from Spain that produces striking black-skinned roots with pure white flesh and a surprisingly mild flavor. This unique variety stores exceptionally well and actually improves in flavor after a few frosts, making it perfect for extending the harvest season into winter. The dramatic color contrast when sliced creates stunning visual appeal in dishes while delivering the crisp, clean taste that makes winter radishes so prized.
Planting
Direct sow in mid to late summer for fall harvest. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep, thin when seedlings are 2 inches tall.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 3" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, root maggots, cabbage worms. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew.