Radish 'French Breakfast'

Raphanussativus

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Menifee, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Daytona Beach, Florida

Geneseo, Illinois

North Billerica, Massachusetts

Bark River, Michigan

Marshall, Missouri

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Aston, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Old Hickory, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Port Orange, FL (Zone 9b) | March 2014 | positive

Fast growing and fairly mild with a hint of sharpness. Greens were also good in salad and not too bitter.

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Avondale, PA (Zone 6b) | May 2011 | positive

These are excellent radishes. They grow fast, and taste delicious. The leaves of the french breakfast are wonderful in salads and soups.

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Old Hickory, TN | July 2007 | positive

Just made a great relish from these radishes and carrots. I call it "Better than Chow Chow."

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Known as a garden standard since the 1880's.

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Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

One of my favorite radishes because it is mild, yet flavorful when grown in spring or fall. Have not tried in summer.

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(Zone 8a) | September 2004 | positive

I grew these for years in SE England and found them reliable. Very tender and mild when young. I agree that successional sowing of small ...Read More

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San Antonio, TX | April 2003 | neutral

The 'D'Avignon' radish is very similar to the 'French Breakfast' variety.

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Lyles, TN | January 2003 | positive

These radishes have a distinctive coloring; red upper 1/2, white lower 1/2. 3 or 4 times as long as they are wide. Fairly mild. Matures i...Read More

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