Lake Valley Seed Radish White Icicle
Best quick-growing vegetable for gardeners seeking rapid, dual-harvest salad greens.
Cultivate crisp, mild radishes with Lake Valley Seed's White Icicle variety. These radishes produce distinctive 4-6 inch, completely white roots with a flavor reminiscent of French Breakfast radishes, perfect for adding a fresh crunch to salads. The tender greens are also edible, offering a dual harvest. This annual vegetable thrives in loose, rich soil and is ideal for succession planting every few weeks, allowing for continuous harvests from early spring through fall or winter in milder climates. Enjoy rapid maturity, with roots ready in about 30 days.
$7.99
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Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-25%
Below average
Root Length
46
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners who prefer a milder, less pungent radish flavor
- Home cooks wanting uniform slices for salads and crudités
- Busy growers needing a fast-maturing, heat-tolerant vegetable variety
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners who might miss the ideal harvest window
- Urban growers with compacted or shallow garden soil
- Organic gardeners struggling with persistent flea beetle infestations
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Thirty-day maturity cycle delivers near-instant gratification for impatient home gardeners.
Yield Potential
Four hundred fifty seeds provide a massive bounty for small garden plots.
Culinary Versatility
Dual-purpose harvest provides both crisp roots and flavorful, edible green tops.
Planting Flexibility
Succession planting capability ensures a steady supply throughout the entire growing season.
Germination Reliability
Standard five to ten day window makes for predictable and consistent sprouting.
Space Efficiency
Tight two-inch spacing requirements maximize output in compact or container gardens.
Key Specs
Root Length
4-6 inches
Seed Count
Approximately 450 seeds
Days to Germination
5-10 days
Days to Maturity
30 days
Seed Depth
1/2 inch
Plant Spacing
2 inches
Row Spacing
12 inches
Plant Type
Vegetable
Features
- Produces mild, crunchy white roots
- Edible greens offer a dual harvest
- Ideal for fresh salads
- Rapid maturity for quick harvests
- Suitable for succession planting
- Versatile planting seasons
- Approximately 450 seeds per pack
What customers say
Lake Valley White Icicle radish seeds are consistently praised for their exceptional quality and reliability. Gardeners, from beginners to experts, highlight the impressive germination rates, often near perfect, which makes them incredibly easy to use. The seeds deliver rapid growth and consistently produce crisp, mild flavored radishes, confirming excellent yield and dependable performance. This high satisfaction stems from the trustworthy quality that consumers have come to expect.
Know before you buy
These radishes are quite fast-growing and typically reach maturity in about 30 days after planting.
Yes, the greens are completely edible. You can harvest them along with the roots for a dual-purpose crop in your kitchen.
For the best results, plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep with 2 inches of space between each plant. If you are planting in rows, keep the rows 12 inches apart.
White Icicle radishes are versatile and can be planted in the spring, fall, or winter in milder climates. Because they mature quickly, they are an excellent candidate for succession planting every few weeks to ensure a continuous harvest.
Each packet contains approximately 450 seeds, providing plenty of volume for multiple plantings throughout the season.
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