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Summit

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Summit

Root vegetable

Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 55 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 2" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Crisp and juicy with mildly spicy flavor. Bolt resistant for spring plantings. Very similar to Alpine in size, maturity, and appearance. A great choice for kimchi.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost in spring, or 8-10 weeks before first fall frost

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral. Space plants 2" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Flea beetles, root maggots, cabbage moths. Common diseases: Damping off, white rust, root rot in waterlogged soil.