| "Radish
Cherry Belle" is a Ferry Morse item. "Cherry
Belle" is a early cherry-red Radish with crisp white flesh.
Their great for relish trays and salads.
The Bed: Add a fresh layer
of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to
loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level.
How to Grow: Radishes can
be planted anywhere from 2 - 8 weeks before last frost depending
on variety. Plant seed 1/2" deep and 1/2" apart. Rows
should be 12" apart. Thin seedlings to 1" - 1 1/2"
apart.
Keep the soil moist but not soggy until the seed
germinates. After germination, keep the soil moist to prevent the
Radishes from becoming pithy or hot. Successive crops can be
planted every 2 - 3 weeks throughout the growing season.
Harvesting: Radishes may be
harvested any time after the tuber has developed. Harvest when
young to avoid hotness.
Available Hybrids - Cultivars: All
from Ferry Morse. Daikon Long 45 days, Easter Egg II Mix 28 days,
Flamivil 24 days, Icicle Short Top 28 days, Ando Wase 25 days, and
Sparkler 25 days.
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