RADISH-CHINA ROSE-aka KAIWARE (TREATED)
RADISH-CHINA ROSE-aka KAIWARE (TREATED)
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Raphanus sativus
RADISH-CHINA ROSE-aka KAIWARE (TREATED) a tasty radish from China, the Jesuits enjoyed this rose skinned, white fleshed radish variety so much in China during the 1800’s that they took it back to Europe with them. A very hardy autumn/winter variety also grows well in the spring. Pure white flesh is firm and relatively mild. The roots grow to 20cm long x 5cm wide and have a crisp, peppery flavour. The leaves can also be added to salads & stir fries. Also known as Kaiware Radish.
Sow at regular intervals from very early spring & also early autumn. Radishes grow well in most soils but prefer rich, moist free draining soils. Sow into well-cultivated soil. Sow very thinly. Thin out seedlings to 3-5cm apart.
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
20 - 30cm (¾" - 1⅛")
Season of Interest
Autum to Winter.
Temperature Range
10 - 25°C (50 - 77°F)
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun / Part Shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow direct
Soil
Loose, well-drained soil.
pH
6.0 - 7.5
Soil Temperature
10 - 20°C (50 - 68°F)
Seed Preparation
No special preparation needed
Sowing Depth
1cm (⅛")
Plant Spacing
2.5 - 5cm (⅛" - ¼")
Row spacing
15 cm
Watering
Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Germination Time (Days)
4 - 7 days
Harvest Time (Days)
30 - 40 days
Good Companion Plants
Carrots, Lettuce, Spinach, Cucumbers, Herbs(e.g., Dill, Chamomile)
Bad Companion Plants
Hyssop, Pumpkins and Squash
Pests
Flea beetles, Root maggots, Cabbage aphids
Diseases
Clubroot, Downy mildew, Black rot
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