Chinese Radish 'Red Meat'

Raphanussativus

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Herbs
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
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 after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Los Angeles, California

Durham, Oregon

King City, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
1
negative
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Portland, OR | June 2011 | negative

I planted these in mid-April in Oregon. They never really matured, the greens on top were huge but with very small woody bulbs in the gro...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | October 2005 | neutral

Information only, I have not grown this plant yet.

This green skinned radish has deep pink flesh that is supposed to be ve...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2005 | neutral

A round 3 inch, white with green shoulders and red flesh. A "watermelon" type radish. (60 day)

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