90days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z8–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam, neutral pH
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light orange
Shape: Round bulbs
Flavour: Sweet flavor with light orange flesh and mild taste profile, ideal for fresh eating and cooking.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, roasting, steaming, soups, stews, storage

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Root maggots, onion thrips, carrot rust flies
Diseases: Fusarium rot, white rot, damping off

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

9 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 2 to avoid.

CarrotsDifferent root depths prevent competition, carrots help break up soil for radish growth

LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides ground cover and efficient space utilization

SpinachFast-growing leafy green that can be harvested before radishes need full space

PeasFix nitrogen in soil benefiting radish growth, different growth habits complement each other

ChivesRepel root maggots and other pests that attack radishes

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack radishes

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests, deter flea beetles

CucumberRadishes can deter cucumber beetles while cucumbers provide shade for cool-season radishes

LettuceShallow roots don't compete with beet taproots, provides living mulch

Avoid

BrassicasSame family plants compete for nutrients and attract similar pests like flea beetles and clubroot

HyssopInhibits growth of radishes and other root vegetables through allelopathic compounds

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 41
Protein (g): 0.93
Fat (g): 0.24
Carbohydrate (g): 9.58
Fibre (g): 2.8
Sugars (g): 4.74
Vitamin A (µg): 835
Vitamin C (mg): 5.9
Vitamin E (mg): 0.66
Vitamin K (µg): 13.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.138
Folate (µg): 19
Calcium (mg): 33
Iron (mg): 0.3
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 35
Potassium (mg): 320
Zinc (mg): 0.24
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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

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