This winter-hardy heirloom is a distinctive black colour on the outside with a milky white and tender interior that packs a bit of bite. Large turnip-shaped 8-10cm (3-4") diameter globes with deep black skins over solid, crisp, pungent, pure-white flesh. Black Spanish Round radish seeds have very tall tops, and are primarily grown for winter storage. They will stay fresh all winter if stored wet sand. This variety was introduced before 1824, and is listed in some old seed catalogues as Noir Gros Rond d'Hiver. Plant Black Spanish Round radish seeds in mid to late summer and eat when it is the size of a quarter. Space radishes 8-10cm (3-4") apart.
Matures in 60 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Raphanus sativus 'Black Spanish'
Common Name
Black Spanish Round Radish
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Root
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Black
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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