Chinese Radish 'Rose Heart'

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
Danger
N/A
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:

Queen Creek, Arizona

Westbrook, Connecticut

Augusta, Georgia

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) | September 2012 | positive

Took longer than expected. I had almost given up on them, never having grown them before, but 3 months later they appeared beet sized, j...Read More

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San Tan Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | February 2008 | positive

Large 3 inch round roots are white outside with a purple-pink center. Crispy and mild tasting. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, or coo...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

Watermelon radish is a winter radish, but surprisingly easy to grow here. I used some seeds to mark a spring carrot planting, not really ...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | June 2004 | neutral

Eaten as a fruit in northern China, these radishes are a feast for the eyes and the mouth: sliced, they have a beautiful red interior, w...Read More

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