Radish, Watermelon Mantanghong Botanical Interests Seeds

Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus (hybrid)

Days to Maturity: 65 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Unknown

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Variety Information: 3³ 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

Attributes: Good for Containers

1 gram (~80 seeds)

Botanical Interests Mantanghong Watermelon Radish Seeds

It is no wonder that 'Mantanghong' is the most popular of the Chinese "beauty heart" radishes. This summer/fall-sown radish produces large, 3" round, mild radishes that can weigh up to 1 pound each! Slice the greenish white exterior to reveal a vivid, fuchsia interior. Whether you enjoy radishes raw, cooked, or pickled, these beauties are sure to be a star. Winter radishes are best sown in the late summer or fall, as short days trigger root growth.