West Coast Seeds French Breakfast Radish Seeds
Red and the top with blunt white tips, this popular heirloom dates from the 1880s. The radishes are 5cm (2") long and perfect for slicing and salads. Petit dejeuner grows well from spring through summer with large healthy tops. 25-30 days, OP.
Approx. 595 seeds
Timing: Radishes can be grown all season, but they're easiest when sown around the last frost date and again in late summer for fall and winter harvests. Planting in warm soil may interfere with root formation.
Seeding: Sow short rows frequently, Sow rashish seeds 5mm (1/4") deep, with 25 seeds per 30cm (12") row. In rows spaced 30-45cm (12-18") apart. Thiin to 2-5cm (1-2") apart.
Growing: Radishes do not need highly fertile soil, but will grow well in soil that was amebnded with lime the previous year. The addition of compost will lighten heavy soil, allowing the roots to expand well. Use floating row cover to protect from insect damage.
Seed Specs: Canada No. 1 germination rate: 80%. Usual seed life: 4 years.