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Radish
Cherry Belle
Root VegetablesDirect Sow
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Sun
full sun
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Water
Every 3 days
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Germination
5 days
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Days to harvest
22 days
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Planting depth
0.5 inches deep
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Row spacing
6 inches
When to Plant
Direct sow in early spring
Growing Guide
Soil: loose, sandy · pH 6.0–7.0
Radishes are the fastest-growing vegetable — ready in 22–28 days. They need loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Even a basic raised bed works well. Remove stones that would cause forked, split roots.
- Sow ½ inch deep, 1 inch apart, then thin to 2 inches when seedlings emerge
- Cherry Belle is a spring radish — sow from 4 weeks before last frost until late May, then again from late August onward
- Do NOT sow in summer heat — radishes bolt (go to flower) rapidly in temperatures above 75°F without forming a root
- Radishes are excellent companion plants for slow-germinating crops like carrots — they mark rows and loosen soil as they're harvested
- Sow weekly for continuous harvest
Care
💧 Water every 3 days
📐 Spacing: 2 inches apart · 6 inches between rows
Recommended sub-rows: 4
Harvest & Storage
Ready in 22 days with a harvest window of 7 days.
- Harvest at 3/4 to 1 inch diameter — Cherry Belle is specifically bred for round, uniform roots at this size
- Pull one to check size — don't rely on days-to-maturity alone in spring when temperatures vary
- Overripe radishes become pithy (spongy inside) and very hot in flavor — harvest promptly
- Best flavor in cool weather; spring and fall radishes far surpass summer-grown ones
Storage
Remove tops to prevent wilting. Store unwashed in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. Keeps 1–2 weeks. Best eaten fresh.
Companion Planting
Grows well with:
lettucepeacucumber
Essential Tools
- Nothing special — radishes are the perfect beginner vegetable
Pests & Diseases
- Flea beetles: tiny round holes in leaves — usually doesn't affect root quality; row cover protects if severe
- Root maggot (Delia radicum): tunnels in roots — use row covers from sowing; crop rotation helps