Rat-Tailed Radish (Raphanus caudatus) organic seeds

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Rat-Tailed Radish (Raphanus caudatus) organic seeds

From the Asian Rat-Tailed Radish, not the roots but the numerous young seed pods are eaten. It has a juicy-crunchy texture and a sweet, spicy flavour.
Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,85 €

incl. VAT , plus

SKU: RAP02-BIO

GTIN: 4251420512857

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Not a root-producing variety, it is grown for its edible seedpods. Rat-Tail Radish produces spicy and pungent pods, which are used in Asiatic cuisine. Harvest while young and tender. Can be used raw or stir-fried - delicious.

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Annual
Flowering months:	May June July
Flower colour:	White
Special features:	Open-pollinated
Species:	Brassicaceae
Root system:	Taproot

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	1 cm
When to sow outdoors:	March April May June July August
Germination time:	5-10 days
Germination temperature:	10-18°C
Planting distance:	2-6 cm
Row spacing:	20 cm
Bad companion plants:	Headed cabbage Kohlrabi Winter Radish Brussels Sprouts Rocket Mustard Broccoli Chinakohl Strawberries Cucumber
Sunlight:	Full sun

Preculture under glass from January. Sowing directly outdoors from early April to the end of August. Who wants to harvest regularly sows after every two weeks. Seed depth: 1 cm. Distance between plants about 4-6 cm. Row spacing: 10-20 cm.