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Cherry Belle Radish — Root vegetables

22-30days to harvest

3-7days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Very Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow seeds 1/2 inch deep. Plant every 10 days for continuous harvest. Avoid transplanting.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: 1/2 to 3/4 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, loose soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 1 inch apart, rows 6-12 inches apart
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright cherry-red skin with crisp white flesh
Size: 3/4 to 1 inch diameter
Shape: Perfectly round globe shape
Flavour: Mild, crisp, and slightly peppery with sweet undertones

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, garnishes, pickling, crudité platters

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, cabbage maggots
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew
Resistance: Generally disease-free when grown in proper conditions

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	June – September
2	—	—	May – July	June – September
3	—	—	May – June	May – October
4	—	—	April – June	May – October
5	—	—	April – May	May – November
6	—	—	April – May	April – November
7	—	—	March – May	April – November
8	—	—	March – April	March – December
9	—	—	February – March	February – December
10	—	—	January – March	February – December
11	—	—	January – February	January – December
12	—	—	January – February	January – December
13	—	—	January – February	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceShallow roots complement radish growth, provides shade to keep soil cool

CarrotsRadishes break up soil for carrot growth and mature quickly without competing

SpinachCool season companion with compatible growing requirements and spacing

ChivesRepels root maggots and other soil pests that attack radish roots

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids that commonly damage radishes

CucumberRadishes repel cucumber beetles while cucumbers provide ground shade

MarigoldsNatural pest deterrent against soil nematodes and root-damaging insects

PeasFix nitrogen in soil and radishes are harvested before peas need full space

Avoid

HyssopStrong aromatic compounds can inhibit radish germination and root development

Brassica cropsSame family plants compete for nutrients and attract similar pests like cabbage root maggots

Grape vinesRadishes can stunt grape growth and interfere with vine root systems

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 16
Protein (g): 0.68
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 3.4
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 1.86
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 14.8
Vitamin E (mg): 0
Vitamin K (µg): 1.3
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.071
Folate (µg): 25
Calcium (mg): 25
Iron (mg): 0.34
Magnesium (mg): 10
Phosphorus (mg): 20
Potassium (mg): 233
Zinc (mg): 0.28
Selenium (µg): 0.6

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the root vegetables growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Cherry Belle Radish?

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