French Breakfast Organic Radish Seeds 4170. Heirloom Vegetable. Approx. 350 seeds/pkt (90-100 seeds/gram).
An old heirloom variety grown from at least the late 1870’s that produces eye-pleasing scarlet red roots with white tips about 10-15cm (4-6in) long. Roots are crisp and mild with a surprisingly sweet flavour. French Breakfast is a long-time favourite summer radish that has stood the test of time.
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Sow early in a sunny site as soon as the ground is workable in the spring. Sow seed every two weeks 12mm (1/2in) deep and about 2.5cm (1in) apart in rows about 30cm (12in) apart. Keep soil evenly moist during germination and growth. Harvest in 3-4 weeks.
- Planting Depth: 12mm (1/2in)
- Seed Spacing: 2.5cm (1in)
- Row Spacing: 30cm (12in)
| Size |
packet |
| Days to Emergence |
Often less than three days. Longer in cool soil. Moist soil is essential for germination. |
| Days to Harvest | 23 days |
| Degree of Difficulty | Easy |
| Family Name | Brassicaceae |
| Frost Tolerance | Can Withstand Light Frost |
| Growth Habit | Root Crop |
| Height | Low (15 - 30cm) |
| Heritage | Heirloom |
| Latin | Raphanus sativus |
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Organic Status | Certified Organic |
| Propagation | Sow Direct Every Two Weeks as Long as Weather is Cool |