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Summit
Root vegetableRaphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 55 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 2" spacing
- High water
- Annual
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.