Raphanus, Globe Radish 'Cherry Belle'

Raphanussativus

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
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
Orange/Apricot
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:

Gaylesville, Alabama

Mountain View, California

San Francisco, California

Miami, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Honolulu, Hawaii

Niles, Illinois

Nabb, Indiana

Bethelridge, Kentucky

Brodhead, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Raymond, Maine

Halifax, Massachusetts

Marshall, Missouri

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Portland, Oregon

Arlington, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
0
neutral
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Brodhead, KY | May 2012 | positive

I've been growing these this spring---for use in salads and as marker plants interspersed among parsley and other slow-germinating seeds....Read More

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

Fast grower. Enjoyable mild peppery flavor. I like the leaves of this plant the most, for it is excellent sauteed or used in soups.

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(Zone 8a) | April 2010 | positive

Not a strong flavor but definitely a nice, peppery taste. Easy, fast grower.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2010 | positive

A quick maturing round red European type radish. Dependable performer and 7-10 days earlier than Sparkler or Ping Pong. Competitive with ...Read More

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

This is your standard little round red radish. Fast germination and grows quickly. Seemed to have decent holding qualities, although I ke...Read More

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

This is a mild, delicious radish. I find it easy to grow in cool weather here in New Mexico. One of my favorites.

K
Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

These have a good taste, not too strong, and grow quickly. The only problem is the slugs taking bites out, and some cracking, otherwise ...Read More

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