Grow Watermelon Radish Seeds, a striking cool-season root variety known for its green exterior and vibrant pink interior. Celebrated for its stunning color contrast and crisp texture, the watermelon radish delivers a mild, sweet flavor with slight spice, making it a favorite for salads, garnishes, pickling, and fresh eating.
These Non-GMO Watermelon Radish Seeds grow best in cool weather and are perfect for home planting in garden rows, raised beds, and containers. With reliable germination and large, round roots, this variety rewards gardeners with beautiful, flavorful harvests that elevate fresh dishes with colorful appeal.
Features
- Vibrant green-and-pink radish with crisp texture.
- Sweet, mild flavor with light spice.
- Ideal for salads, pickling, and garnishing.
- Perfect for raised beds, containers, and garden soil.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated radish variety.
- Best grown during cool weather seasons.
- Produces large, round radishes with bright interiors.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Watermelon Radish
- Plant Type: Cool-season root crop
- Growth Habit: Round root-forming radish
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Grows in Zones 2–11
- Growing Season: Best in spring and fall
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 55–65 days
- Germination Temperature: 45°F–75°F (7°C–24°C)
- Plant Height: 4–12 inches
- Plant Spacing: 2–4 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Loose, moist, well-drained soil
- Water Requirement: Consistent moisture for sweet, crisp roots
- Support Needed: None
- Growth Advantage: Large colorful radishes that store well and remain crisp
Planting Guide
- Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring or fall.
- Plant seeds ½ inch deep in loose, well-drained soil.
- Space plants 2–4 inches apart to allow full root growth.
- Keep soil evenly moist to maintain crisp texture.
- Select full sun to partial sun for balanced growth and flavor.
- Avoid summer heat, which can create pithy or overly spicy roots.
- Harvest at 2–4 inches in diameter for best flavor.
- Store harvested roots in cool conditions to preserve crispness.
- Re-seed at intervals for continued seasonal harvests.
