Radish 'Champion'

Raphanussativus

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
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)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Walpole, New Hampshire

Portland, Oregon

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
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Petersburg, ND (Zone 3a) | March 2010 | positive

This one is really 30 days....not just edible size, but 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Best yeilding radish I know of. Holds well without...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | positive

An old timer still widely available. A round red radish that will mature in 20 days.

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