Radish ‘Black Winter’ – Irish Seed
€3.00
A round heirloom radish (Raphanus sativus) which produces roots with black textured skin that covers crisp white flesh inside. Medium to large variety producing radishes 5-10cm in diameter. They take a little longer to grow than other varieties but are larger, winter hardy and store better. Great for later sowings.
Average 300 seeds per packet (5g).
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| Botanical Name | Raphanus sativus |
|---|---|
| Variety Type | All season, esp. late sowings |
| Seeds per Packet | Approx. 300 |
| Sow Depth | 10mm |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Spacing | 2cm apart in rows 25cm apart |
| Life Cycle | Annual or Biennial |
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- Can be sown indoors from March and outdoors from April.
- Make shallow rows about 1cm deep with your finger or trowel – spaced 25cm apart
- Sow lines of seed 2-3cm apart in the rows and rake over to cover
- Thin out as necessary after a couple of weeks
- It is good to sow a small row every few weeks of the season to keep a steady supply
- The last sowing inside can be made inside in October and outside in early September
