radish 'french breakfast' seeds
Well, we have never been served radishes for brekkie in France. But think they should swap out the croissant for these beauties.
BOTANICAL NAME
Raphanus sativus
NICKNAMES
French Breakfast, Breakfast Radish, Flambeau, Flambo and Les Radis Petit DÌ©jeune
QUANTITY
1200 seeds
PLANT SIZE
Height: 15cm
Width: 10cm
CONTAINER SIZE
30cm width
SOWING
Indoor: Mar-Sep
Outdoor: Aug-Oct
GROW TIME
Germination: 7-15 days
Flowering: 25-30 days
SPACING
Sow: 15cm apart
Plant: 20cm apart if necessary
WHAT RADISHES LOVE
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun
Soil: Moist but well-drained
Water: Every other day
Food: Happy with the soil
COMPANION PLANTS
Eggplants, Cucumbers, Lettuce and Beans
OUR TIPS
These little ones are quick to grow. The trick here is to water them lots and enjoy the crunchy, pepper taste!
Sow every 3 weeks to have a continuous supply of radishes throughout the season.
BRINGS TO YOUR GARDEN
Easy to grow veggies
Great for small gardens
HARVESTING
Pull radishes when they are the proper size, after about 25 days. DonÛªt wait too long as they'll loose their fresh crunchiness. Push back the soil to see if they have formed bulbs.
Cut off the leaves and store in containers in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
In winter, dig out all radishes before the ground freezes.
MAKES FOR GREAT..
Eat raw in salads or saut̩ed in butter with salt, pepper and herbs as a side dish.
Winter radishes may be cooked like turnips or used in stir fry. They may also be pickled.