(50 Days) (Raphanus Sativus)
The Red Rat’s Tail Radish is a unique and delicious heirloom variety prized for its tender, crisp, purplish seed pods rather than it’s roots (like most Radishes). These plants are extremely vigorous, easy to grow, and productive yielding almost countless pods. The 3-6 inch seed pods vary in color (from green to purple) and spiciness (from almost none to a medium amount) and have zingy radish flavor profile. Red Rat’s Tail Radishes are perfect for gardeners and farmers of all experience levels and are great for eating fresh, cooking, or pickling!

Germination/Growing Info:
Sowing: Direct sow the first crop of radishes in rich soil, about four weeks before the last expected spring frost. Plant Radish Seeds in deeply worked up soil about 1/2″ deep and 1″ apart; later, thin the seedlings 2-3″ apart or more for larger radishes. Since most radishes do not tolerate heat well, it is best to avoid planting them in the heat of midsummer. For a fall crop and winter storage, plant about two months before the first expected fall frost.

Growing: Radishes do well with consistently moist soil and the addition of organic matter such as compost. Do not allow the soil to dry out, but also avoid overwatering as this can cause splitting.