Description

Discover the beauty of 'Mantanghong' Watermelon Radishes, a standout among Chinese “beauty heart” radishes. These frost-tolerant, winter radishes grow up to 3 inches in diameter, showcasing a mild, sweet flavor and a stunning fuchsia interior beneath their greenish-white skin. Perfect for raw, cooked, or pickled dishes, these radishes are best sown in late summer or fall, as short days encourage robust root growth. Ideal for elevating your garden and your plate, they’re ready to harvest in just 65 days.

Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus (hybrid)
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Unknown
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Variety Information: 3″ diameter, white radish with green shoulders, and red or reddish-pink interior. 'Mantanghong' is a winter radish, crisp, with a mild, sweet flavor. This hybrid produces more consistent, quality radishes than older varieties.
Type: Winter radish (Learn more)
Attributes: Good for Containers

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Optimal soil temperature is 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 10 days for about 3 weeks. In mild climates, successive sowings can be continued until temperatures are too cold (below 40°F) for germination.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ½”
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 5″
Row Spacing: 12″
Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 5″

Harvesting: Harvest at any size—tiny for hors d'oeuvres or large for cooking, but before the ground freezes (unless well mulched).

This packet sows up to 12 feet. 80 seeds in packet.