Rat-Tailed Radish (Raphanus caudatus) seeds

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Rat-Tailed Radish (Raphanus caudatus) 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

2,65 €

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SKU: RAP02

GTIN: 4250601203645

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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

Species:	Brassicaceae
Root system:	Taproot
Flower colour:	White
Lifecycle:	Annual
Flowering months:	May June July

Growing advice

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

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.