Discover the smooth-skinned, bright red Cherriette Radishes from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for spring and fall harvests, Cherriette radishes are bred to thrive in higher temperatures, making them ideal for summer harvesting. These radishes feature dense, crisp, pure white flesh with a sweet, hot flavor. With a very uniform, round shape and short but sturdy tops for bunching, Cherriette radishes outperformed open-pollinated varieties in our trials. Enjoy their vibrant taste by planting short rows every two weeks from March to early May, and again in September and October.
Key Features:
- Sweet, Hot Flavor: Dense and crisp pure white flesh.
- Heat-Tolerant: Bred to perform in higher temperatures.
- Uniform Shape: Smooth-skinned, bright red radishes with a very round, uniform shape.
- Matures in 26 Days: Quick and productive harvest.
- Hybrid Seeds: Reliable and consistent performance.
Growing Instructions:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Season: Cool season
- Exposure: Full sun
Timing:
Radishes can be grown all season but are easiest when sown just after the last frost date and again at the end of summer into fall. Optimal soil temperature: 18-24°C (65-75°F). Seeds should sprout in 5-7 days.
Starting:
Sow seeds 5mm (¼") deep, 25 seeds per 30cm (12") in rows spaced 30-45cm (12-18") apart, and thin to 6-12 plants per 30cm (12").
Days to Maturity:
From direct sowing.
Growing Conditions:
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Radishes are moderate to heavy feeders, best grown in rich, loamy soil amended with composted manure. Add 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10') of row for background fertility. Lime beds the previous fall. The real secret to growing radishes is speed. Sow a short row frequently, thin them quickly, keep them watered, eat them quickly, and sow some more.
Harvesting:
Harvest promptly when radishes are the size of large marbles. The leaves and developing seedpods are also tasty.
Seed Info:
In optimal conditions, at least 80% of seeds will germinate. Usual seed life: 4 years. Per 100' row: 1.2M seeds, per acre: 522M seeds.
Diseases & Pests:
Root maggots and flea beetles can be a problem. Expect to lose 20-30% of your crop to maggots if you don’t use a floating row cover.
Companion Planting:
Plant radishes near beans, beets, celeriac, chervil, cucumber, lettuce, mint, parsnip, peas, spinach, squash, and tomatoes. Avoid planting near Agastache or potatoes. Planting 3 or 4 icicle radishes around the mound where you plant squash, and allowing them to grow and bloom, can help prevent most pests of squash and cucumber.
Enjoy the sweet, hot flavor of Cherriette Radishes, perfect for salads, garnishes, and fresh eating. Ideal for gardeners looking for a heat-tolerant, quick-growing radish variety.
