Description

Add a burst of color and flavor to your garden with 'Crimson Giant' radishes, known for their large 1″–2″ globe-shaped roots, crisp white interiors, and mild flavor. Ready to harvest in just 28 days, these radishes thrive in the cool weather of spring and fall, making them an ideal choice for salads, sandwiches, or eating fresh. Perfect for container gardening and a fun, fast-growing project for kids, 'Crimson Giant' is a must-have for any gardener looking for quick, rewarding results.

Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
Days to Maturity: 28 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Unknown
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 2 ½”–3″ leaf tops
Variety Information: 1 ½”–2″ globe-shaped root with red skin and white interior; mild flavor.
Type: Spring/Summer radish (Learn more)
Attributes: Good for Containers

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is above 40°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 1 to 2 weeks until late spring. Sow again in late summer until 4 weeks before your average first fall frost date.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ½”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 3″
Row Spacing: 12″
Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 3″ apart

Harvesting: Harvest when radish is no larger than 2″ in diameter. If allowed to grow bigger, 'Crimson Giant' will get pithy and hot.

This packet sows up to 48 feet. 580 seeds in packet.