Bright rose scarlet at the top with white blunt tips, this popular heirloom radish is 5cm (2") long and perfect for enjoying raw in salads. This variety grows well from spring through summer with upright tops that grow to about 15cm (6") tall. Gather and refrigerate for best storage. This variety has been in cultivation since the 1880s, which speaks to its reliability, flavour, and charm. Learn when to plant radish seeds in our How to Grow Radishes instructions below. Be sure to sow some French Breakfast radish seeds in your organic vegetable garden.
Matures in 25-30 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Raphanus sativus 'French Breakfast'
Common Name
French Breakfast Radish
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
6 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Root
Edible Harvest Period
Spring to Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Red and White
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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