Radish – White Icicle

Heirloom.
An heirloom from 1865 that is still popular. Plant features long pure white roots that in shape resemble an icicle. Long 1-6 inch quick growing roots are white crisp and mild with bright green and crisp tops. It is a bit on the warm side with a great fresh flavor that is excellent eaten fresh, in salads, in stir frys, as a garnish, and more. It is a good quality radish. It is a heat tolerant radish. It prefers full sun but will grow in the shade. An excellent choice!
Sowing: Direct sow in early spring and again in mid to late summer. Sow into well cultivated soil 1/2 inch deep. Keep moist during germination. Keep cool and moist to help prevent it running to seed.
Germination: 7-14 days Spacing: Plant spacing 2 inches. Spacing rows 6 inches apart Days to maturity: 28-30 Moisture: Keep fairly well watered Soil: Moist, fertile soil, loose deeply cultivated soil Light: Full to part sun Height: 2-6 inches
Information: Can succession sow every couple of weeks for continuous harvest. Stop planting when the weather gets too warm. Begin again once the weather cools off for a fall harvest. Radishes are a cool weather crop and do best in cooler weather. For best results, harvest on time. Begin harvest 3-4 weeks after planting. To be mild tender and attractive they should be grown rapidly with plenty of moisture. If left toolong the roots may become hot, tough, and pithy.
Raphanus sativus
Heirloom