RADISH-CHERRY BELLE (TREATED)
$3.50
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Raphanus sativus
RADISH-CHERRY BELLE (TREATED) has bright red skin and crisp, sweet & juicy mildly flavored white flesh. Radish Cherry Belle is early, very fast maturing, and very slow to go woody. It is great eaten fresh, in salads, or in sandwiches. Can be grown inside during the winter, flower pods are edible, will grow in the shade, and they are fun for kids to grow! Records are available to prove that cherry belle was in use, even during the Roman era, its roots can be traced all over west Asia & Europe, giving credentials to the fact that this radish has always been in use. It was an important food crop in Egypt by 2,000 BC, spread to China by about 500 BC & reached Japan around 700 AD but did not reach Britain until the mid-16th century.
Sow at regular intervals from early spring to early summer & again 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.
SKU: RCB-T
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*Important Note
These seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram). DO NOT eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Keep them away from children & animals. Wear gloves and thoroughly wash your skin with water & soap after touching the seeds. Treated seeds do not affect the crop you are planting. Insects are not harm by using treaded seeds. These treated seeds are strictly for propagation or growing in the garden only. THE RESULTANT CROP IS EDIBLE.
Fungicide seed treatment may be an AQIS (Biosecurity, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Government of Australia) requirement for certain seed varieties. Treated seeds may be dyed a distinct colour.
| Plant Height | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 inches) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring and fall |
| Temperature Range | 10 - 20°C (50 - 68°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Hardy |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct |
| Seed Preparation | None required |
| Sowing Depth | 1.2 cm (0.5 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 5 cm (2 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Good Companion Plants | Peas, Lettuce, Carrots |
| Bad Companion Plants | Hyssop |
| Pests | Flea beetles, Aphids |
| Diseases | Downy mildew, Clubroot |
RADISH-CHERRY BELLE (TREATED)
$3.50
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